A Midsummer night's dream shows the results of trying to control another person's actions are uncertain. When Oberon instructed Puck to put the flower juice on Demetrius, he accidently puts it on Lysander. “This is thy negligence. Still thou mistakest…”(3.2.345) This shows that whenever Oberon tells Puck what do do, …show more content…
They base that on the small accomplishments along the way. For example, when Egeus was able to get the higher power to agree with him. “But in this kind wanting your father's voice, the others must be held the worthier.”(1.1.154-155) This shows that he was able to get the duke t agree with him. Also, when Oberon manages to get the little Indian boy from Titania. “And now that I have the boy…”(4.1.160) This demonstrates that using control Oberon got what he wanted. Even though this happens, does the control go how you planned, or last forever? Sometimes you might not even get what you want in that short amount of time too! Oberon had to take Titania off the love spell, and the Duke doesn't always agree with Egeus. Some people get confused whether or not Shakespeare made the case, but because of uncertain actions there are, an insufficient amount of time, Shakespeare doesn't sell the case that you can control one another's