Question

Near the end of Act IV Scene I, Demetrius says, "Are you sure that we are awake? It seems to me that yet we sleep, we dream.” Dreams are referred to throughout the play. What is the purpose of dreams in the play? Do the dreams reveal themes or advance the plot, or are they individuals’ interpretation of reality? Use evidence to support your answer.

Answer 1

Answer: The dreams in the play symbolize reality and how they have switched around with lovers who they didn't love. Shakespeare implies dreams all through the play to appear to his theme of dream and reality. Demetrius says "It seems that yet we sleep, we dream." The character in the play fell asleep a few times, they were confused about when they were awake and when they were asleep. Titania and bottom both thought that they were dreaming. Puck had a speech where he wondered whether or not it was a dream or not.

Answer 2

Okay i have read the whole play and i can help you out.

The dreams in the play symbolizes reality and how they were switched around with lovers who they didn't really love. I don't have the textual evidence but i know this because i had the same question.

Hope this helps:)

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