Realism and Romanticism in A Midsummer Night’s Dream :: Midsummer Nights Dream

Realism and Romanticism in A Midsummer iniquitys Dream   In A Midsummer Nights Dream, by William Shakespeare, savor is viewed in different ways. While the four master(prenominal) characters believe in romanticism, Theseus is a strong supporter of realism.  Bottom proves to be quite accurate characterizing the four chief(prenominal) lovers when he states, O what fools these mortals be..             Demetrius and Lysander some(prenominal) speak in figurative language and both are very handsome. Their love for Helena and Hermia deal mainly with physical attraction and flirtatious acts than love that captures body, mind, and soul. If any of the four characters posses anything of realistic love, it would be Hermia. She was willing to risk death in order to be with Lysander. This act of love goes beyond any other in this play, and demonstrates Hermias devotion to Lysander. My good Lysander, I swear to thee by Cupids strongest bow - Tomorrow truly will I meet with thee (Act 1, Scene 1).             Helena is unrivaled of the silliest characters in the play, and at times can be quite irritating. Demetrius shows no love for her, yet she persists in chasing him. And even for that do I love you the to a greater extent. I am your spaniel and, Demetrius, the more you beat me, I will fawn on you (Act 2, Scene 1). These characters are a true definition of love sick. every last(predicate) of them appear to be in love with love, more so than in love with each other. They all frantically run about, each ever-changing partners so often that one is never really sure of who loves whom. from each one consume themselves with what they consider to be real love to the point of losing tie in completely with the real world. To them, love is a fairy tale which involves no reason. They all believe that falling in love involves nothing more than romantic speech and desire for each ot her.             Unlike the four main lovers, Theseus, Duke of Athens, believes that men should never be out of touch with the real world. In short, he views the four lovers story as nothing but an whoremonger concocted in their imaginations. The entire idea of being infatuated with ones lover to the point of losing touch with the real world is ludicrous to him. At first, Theseus love for Hippolyta may be viewed as cold, but once one realizes Theseus realistic and noble character, it is obvious that he strongly desires his bride.