Question

PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shakespeare writes in A Midsummer Night's Dream:

"Ay me! for aught that I could ever read,

Could ever hear by tale or history,

The course of true love never did run smooth"-- Act 1, Scene 1

PROMPT:

-What is Shakespeare saying about love in these lines?

-If you had to choose a theme related to love what would it be for this play?

-Focus on at least 2 characters in the play to provide support for your theme.

Use the RACES method to construct your answer (which includes citing lines/pulling details from the text) and following proper grammar and capitalization rules

Answer 1

1.) Lysander is saying that true love always faces obstacles. Either the lovers have different social standings, different ages, or may simply have advisors ( parents, guardians, etc.) that say no. The course of true love will never be perfect.
2.) The theme for love in this play would be a tragic drama.