Scene from Shakespeares Midsummer Nights Dream
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Scene from Shakespeares Midsummer Nights Dream
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, A Midsummer Nights Dream (Act II, Scene ii), in which Puck drops a love potion into the sleeping Titanias eyes, so that she will fall in love with the first creature she sees on waking (a neat trick thought up by her husband Oberon)
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Asleep Athens Comedy Creature D Ream Dropping Eyes Fairies Fairy Goodfellow Husband Magic Mid Summer Nights Oberon Plays Potion Puck Robin Shakespeare Sleep Sleeping Solstice Titania Trick Victim Waking
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A Midsummer Night's Dream" is a renowned comedy play written by the brilliant English playwright, William Shakespeare. In this scene from Act II, Scene ii, Puck, the mischievous fairy goodfellow, carries out a trick ordered by King Oberon to make Queen Titania fall in love with the first creature she encounters upon waking. The image depicts the moment Puck, with a sly grin, drops the love potion into the sleeping Titania's eyes. Surrounded by the enchanting woods, Titania lies peacefully on a bed of flowers, her regal features etched with tranquility. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Athenian forest, where the magic of the night reigns supreme. Oberon, the king of the fairies, devised this scheme to win back Titania's affection, as she had refused to give up the young Indian boy, whom she had taken as her changeling son. The trick, though seemingly cruel, is a common motif in Shakespearean comedies, where love and deception intertwine, leading to unexpected and delightful outcomes. The image, captured from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back to the historical theatre, where the timeless tale of A Midsummer Night's Dream continues to enchant audiences with its wit, charm, and the magic of love. As the solstice night unfolds, Titania, the victim of Puck's potion, awaits her waking moment, unaware of the creature that will capture her heart. This scene, filled with the essence of Shakespeare's mastery, is a testament to the enduring appeal of A Midsummer Night's Dream, a play that continues to captivate us with its exploration of love, desire, and the power of magic.
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