Shakespeare between 1595 and 1596. It is based around four interconnecting plots, all connected to the celebration of the wedding between the Duke of Athens—Theseus and the Queen of the Amazon—Hippolyta. The play is set in the woodland, under the light of the moon.
Marriage, courtship and relationships are explored throughout the duration of the play. There are several relationships, love, hate and yearning between the
The use of magic love juice is used throughout the play and it makes the readers feel as though love can be controlled, and that it does not matter who you fall for because it can be easily trained; most would disagree.
Lysander makes a comment in the play,