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This 3 page paper discusses the subtheme of erotic violence in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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listed below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates. Erotic Violence in "A Midsummer Nights Dream" Research Compiled for
, Inc. by K. Von Huben 5/2010 Please Introduction A Midsummer Nights Dream is possibly Shakespeares most popular comedy.
The antics of Bottom and his friends, the eerie majesty of the fairies, and the mixed up relationships among the young people all combine to make a delightful, light-hearted romp.
Or do they? This paper considers one of the darker subthemes of the play, that of the way in which violence is eroticized in many of the characters, implying that
violence in relationships is the norm. Discussion Sexual relationships figure strongly in the play, which is one of the reasons for its lasting popularity; we never get enough of this
stuff, despite our protests to the contrary. There are a number of romantic relationships in the work, and as it opens, they are all in trouble. Hippolyta and Theseus are
mature lovers, but they are as eager to get to bed as anyone else; however, Theseus is acting like a tyrant. The quartet of youngsters that nobody can keep straight
(Hermia/Helena/Demetrius/Lysander) represent teenage hormones run amok; and Oberon and Titania are the immortal equivalent of Hippolyta and Theseus. They, like the others, have hit a rough patch in their relationship.
Of all the couples, the immortals are the most openly sensual; when they meet for the first time, this is the exchange: Obe. Ill met by moonlight,
proud Titania. Tita. What, jealous Oberon? [Fairies], skip hence -- / I have foresworn his bed and company. Obe. Tarry, rash wanton! Am I not thy lord? (MND. II.i.60- 63).
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