# data[].attributes.body
In AMSND, Bottom serves as comedic relief. He is a zealous and somewhat arrogant actor performing in Duke's play. During the ceremony, the mischievous fairy known as Puck turns Bottom's head into that of a donkey. The use of the term "ass" rather than simply donkey creates irony in two ways. One is the correlation with the character's name. "Bottom" can serve to refer to one's rear end, or "ass". This makes Bottom an ass in both name and appearance. Additionally, Bottom states, "I see their knavery: this is to make an ass of me;"(Shakespeare, 29). this is ironic because to "make an ass" of someone is to joke at their expense. In this scenario he is both being joked at by Puck and quite literally turned into an ass.

# data[].attributes.body
Puck is a magical fairy who serves Oberon, the fairy king. The irony is shown dramatically as he plays tricks on the characters in "A Midsummer Nights Dream". He puts a spell on Hermia, Demetrius, Helena, and Lysander. He causes the climax in this play with his shenanigans. He is also shown at the end of the movie narrating the end. When hes introduced the setting changes from the human characters and their world to the magical forest. The music changes along with it too, displaying musical instruments through that part.

# data[].attributes.body
In Greek Mythology, Helena is known as the Goddess of beauty. Helena of Troy is different compared to Helena in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and this is the irony. In this Shakespearean play Helena is emotional and a woman longing for love. Helena chases for Demetrius, waiting for him to notice her. She believes that men should chase women, but she does the opposite pursuing him. Shakespeare does this, in order to compare her as the opposite of the Goddess Helena.

# data[].attributes.body
The irony in Hypolita's name in A Midsummer Night's Dream lies in its meaning, "one who is released from anger or hostility," yet she experiences anger and frustration throughout the play. Shakespeare possibly intended to create a contrast between the meaning of her name and her actions, highlighting the irrational and unpredictable nature of love and the emotional turmoil that often comes with it. This serves as a commentary on the theme of love in the play.

Shakespeare may have also aimed to connect Hypolita to the themes of love and desire central to the play. By naming her "one who is released from anger or hostility," he suggests that she will find peace and happiness through love.

# data[].attributes.body
In A Midsummer Night's Dream, Lysander's name carries irony as it means "liberator," yet he falls victim to the fairies' whimsical magic and experiences fluctuating love for Hermia. Shakespeare intentionally gives Lysander this name to emphasize love's confusing and disorienting effects. By naming a character caught in love's chaos a "liberator," Shakespeare highlights love's ability to both liberate and enslave, reinforcing the play's theme that love persists as unpredictable and can bring both joy and tragedy.

# data[].attributes.headline
The complex setting of AMND and the Irony of Titania. By Shane Liesch

# data[].attributes.subject
The complex setting of AMND and the Irony of Titania. By Shane Liesch

# data[].attributes.body
The 1999 Film Adaptation of William Shakespeare's “A Midsummer Night's Dream” is a visually imaginative adaptation that takes some liberties with the source material. It stands out because it seamlessly blends the modern urban environment with elements of classical and mythical imagery. The film is set in a contemporary city, but the characters are dressed in classical Greek-style costumes and the film features fantastical creatures, such as fairies and woodland nymphs. This blending of modern and classical elements creates a unique and dream-like atmosphere that is in keeping with the whimsical and fantastical nature of the play.

The naming of the characters in “A Midsummer Night's Dream” is another aspect of the play that is filled with irony. Shakespeare often used character names to highlight the contradictions and flaws in his characters, and this is evident in the names of the characters in “A Midsummer Night's Dream.” For example, the name of the fairy queen, Titania, is derived from the Latin word for “Titan,” which was a mythical race of powerful gods who ruled the universe before the Olympian gods. This name is ironic because, while Titania is a powerful fairy queen, she is also often portrayed as petty and foolish. She constantly bickers with her husband, Oberon, and engages in a love affair with Bottom, a human who has been transformed into an ass.

The possible intentions of Shakespeare in assigning these names to the characters are complex. One interpretation is that Shakespeare is using the names as a commentary on the characters' personalities and actions, highlighting their flaws and contradictions. Creating a rich and complex cast of characters that is both humorous and thought-provoking.

In conclusion, the setting and naming of the characters in the 1999 film adaptation of “A Midsummer Night's Dream” serve to highlight the play's themes of love, temptation, comedy, and the power of the imagination. The unique and imaginative setting and the use of irony and puns in the naming of the characters create a multi-layered play that is both humorous and well-crafted.

# data[].attributes.body
In Greek Mythology, Helena was known for her great levels of beauty. Her beauty was so vast that it was considered to be legendary. It is said that many men desired possession over her. This presents high levels of irony within the interpretation of Helena in A Mid Summer Night's Dream. In this play, Shakespeare described her as a sickening sight to look upon. This is done indirectly by Demetrius. By doing this, it not only describes the fact that Helena is considered ugly within A Mid Summer Night's Dream's realm, but is also considered undesirable upon men. Her being considered sickening and undesirable, compared to the Greek Mythological Helena who is known for her beauty and desirability, is the exact kind of irony Shakespeare was after.

# data[].attributes.body
Demetrius's name is the latinized variant of the Ancient Greek male given Demetrios meaning Demetris - "devoted to godess Demeter". Demetrius, also known as Poliorcetes, was a Macedonian aristocrat, military leader, and monarch of Macedon in Ancient Greece. The name Demetrius means "belonging to corn or Ceres" in the Bible. In A Midsummer Night's Dream, Demetrius, a man who appears to fall out of love as fast as he falls in love, serves as a metaphor of love's ephemeral nature. He falls in love with Helena, but then loses interest in her and swiftly falls in love with Hermia, who he then despises. He represents the delicate balance of love and hatred.His nature is arrogant, headstrong, and unpredictable, as seen by his disregard for Hermia's sentiments of a marriage with him, his tireless quest for her in the woods, and his irregular affections for women.

# data[].attributes.body
In A Midsummer Night's Dream, Queen Titania is shown as a powerful lady, and though a fairy. She is attended to by several other fairies and appears to be in perfect control of her life. She does, however, conflict with her husband, Oberon, King of the Fairies, who is as as strong-willed as she is. Titania, like Puck, is one of the characters in the play based on traditional legend. The fairy queen does not have a name in folklore; Shakespeare borrowed the term from Ovid's Metamorphoses, where Titan's daughters are referred to as 'Titanias.' The name for the queen of the fairies in A Midsummer Night's Dream has a dainty, elegant appeal comparable to Tatiana's.  Titania opposes Oberon, responding to him and accusing him repeatedly, until he resorts to drugging her with the magical juice. He punishes her by using a potion that causes her to fall in love with the first thing she sees when she awakens. Titania awakens to find Bottom, who Puck has transformed into an ass because he's been acting like an ass. Oberon, the fairy king, wanted his bride, Titania, to fall in love with something hideous. This is the perfect example of dramatic irony since it is intriguing. This results in a lot of comedy content before the issue is addressed, with the enchantment broken, Bottom restored to his previous condition, and Titania is terrified by what has transpired to her. Despite her titanic name, Titania is kind and physically fragile. She does, however, stand up to her extremely strong husband, refusing to give over the Indian son she has adopted despite his frantic efforts to force her to do so. She tells him, emphatically and unequivocally, to back off.

# data[].attributes.body
An example of irony in the play AMND can be seen with Bottom. We can see at the start of the play that his character tries hard to get women’s attention, not only that but he wants to be something big. For example, he claimed he could play every role in the play Bottom and his friends were rehearsing for Theseus and Hyppolita’s wedding better than anyone else. The irony here is that later, his head turns into the head of an “ass”. The animal choice of an ass shows the irony that other people see him as such.

# data[].attributes.body
There is an irony in Oberon’s use of the love-in-idleness flower. This flower was created by Cupid for good reasons, but in the play it is used for bad intentions. Oberon uses the flower to make Titania, the fairy queen, to fall in love with whatever creature she first lays her eyes on. He does so to be able to take away Titania’s Indian child, whom she had previously refused to give up.

# data[].attributes.headline
The Irony of Nick Bottom- Rachel Mullins

# data[].attributes.subject
The Irony of Nick Bottom- Rachel Mullins

# data[].attributes.body
In the first viewing of Bottom, it is clear to the audience that Bottom craves to be the center of attention, the one who draws a crowd. Nick Bottom's last name being "Bottom" is the first hint towards this character being referred to as an "ass". He also seems to be very arrogant when it comes to his views on his abilities. He believes that he is able to play every other character in the play, and won't accept no as an answer. His demeanor is quite moronic and unruley. In AMND, Puck, who is a fairy, transforms Bottom's head into that of a donkey's. This is the second form of Bottom being referred to and now portrayed as an ass. When Bottom emerges out of the forest after being transformed, his friends putting on the play all start running away out of fear. In this moment, Bottom claims that his friends are trying to make an ass of him. This is ironic due to the fact that Bottom is already an "ass" in the sense that he has a donkey's head.

# data[].attributes.body
An example of irony in the play AMND can be seen with Bottom. We can see at the start of the play that his character tries hard to get women’s attention, not only that but he wants to be something big. For example, he claimed he could play every role in the play Bottom and his friends were rehearsing for Theseus and Hyppolita’s wedding better than anyone else. The irony here is that later, his head turns into the head of an “ass”. The animal choice of an ass shows the irony that other people see him as such.

# data[].attributes.body
In Greek mythology, Lysander is described to have a fiery, daring, and ruthless personality. He fought in the Peloponnesian War and won. Though he might’ve had great success in war, war became one of the reasons he was unpopular. This lead to his downfall and eventually executed by the Theban Force in 395 BCE. This is ironic for Lysander because usually he’s never afraid to handle difficult situations but in this play he isn’t. For example, once he finds out Hermia’s father would punish her if she didn’t marry Demetrius by the next full moon they both run to the forest instead of being brave to stand up to her father. I think Shakespeare picked his name and wrote his character this way to add satire and comedy to the play.

# data[].attributes.body
The character in Shakespeare’s AMND, Bottom, is a distinct representation of Irony. Bottom’s name represents irony in legitimately nearly every action the character takes. Bottom tries to place himself in front of everyone, to everyone's annoyance. Bottom also seems utterly unaware of his annoying personality, which hints that his intellectual capabilities are probably also near the bottom. The clearest example of irony is when Puck turns Bottom into the butt of the joke by turning Bottom’s head into that of a donkey. During Shakespeare's reign as the dominant playwright, the term “donkey” also happened to be associated with “ass,” as it is similarly associated today. Bottom and the irony surrounding his character are a great warning to have some level of conscientiousness and the pitfalls of being overly arrogant.

# data[].attributes.headline
Helena and Helen of Troy - Michael Lucci

# data[].attributes.subject
Helena and Helen of Troy - Michael Lucci

# data[].attributes.body
Helena’s name similarity to Helen of Troy is no simple coincidence, but just another layer of Irony implemented in Shakespeare’s AMND. Helen of Troy is known as a figure of beauty in ancient Greece and just so happened to be the catalyst for wars later fought by leaders who wished to possess her. For Shakespeare's Helena, the beauty that Helen embodies is not present. Helena stands in contrast to Helen, as she is described as not being beautiful and therefore does not receive the same interest from men. The evident and intentional distinction between Helena and Helen of Troy adds to AMND's multiple layers of irony.

# data[].attributes.body
In Greek mythology, Theseus is commonly known as the hero, king, and founder of Athens. As a demigod, he is often mainly portrayed with characteristics of a Greek god and some human, yet altogether conveys a powerful leader with high authority. In the movie, however, Theseus does not portray these qualities, contributing to the irony of the character’s original portrayal and name. Furthermore, his age is another ironic characteristic as a hero of war would typically be considered young and muscular as indicated by declaring, “Hippolyta, I woo'd thee with my sword, / And won thy love, doing thee injuries” (Shakespeare 19-20). Theseus’s main irony comes from the portrayal of his character as a gentle and physically weak man, yet still maintains the heart of his character by illustrating his authority and wisdom.

# data[].attributes.headline
The Irony of Puck (Robin Goodfellow) - V. Ruiz

# data[].attributes.subject
The Irony of Puck (Robin Goodfellow) - V. Ruiz

# data[].attributes.body
Formally known as Robin Goodfellow, the character is anything but 'good'. Puck is Oberon's faithful servant and someone that had no shame in completing whatever tasks his owner desires. Plainly admitting "I am that merry wanderer of the night. / I jest to Oberon and make him smile...And sometime lurk I in a gossip's bowl", Puck understands his role as the mischievous character in the story (Shakespeare 411-412, 415). In the movie, irony is shown through his portrayal of a half-satyr creature that more-so observes rather than continuously acting in troublesome ways. Rather, he is portrayed as someone that actually wants to help the characters and fix the mistake he made. His demeanor is subtle yet delinquent enough to keep true to the irony of his name “Goodfellow”.

# data[].attributes.headline
The Irony of Demetrius' Name -Shannon Cline

# data[].attributes.subject
The Irony of Demetrius' Name -Shannon Cline

# data[].attributes.body
The name Demetrius comes from the Greek Goddess, Demeter. This name can mean "devoted to goddess Demeter." There appears to be much irony sorted throughout his name. For example, in the play "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Demetrius presents himself as an inconsistent lover. He first pursued Helena, and once she fell for him, he then left her to go after Hermia. This displayed his inconsistency and his problem of falling out of love as quickly as he falls in love.
Although the name "Demetrius" represents the devotion to the goddess Demeter, he failed to show true devotion to just one woman.

# data[].attributes.body
Hippolyta, the fiancée of Theseus, doesn't say much in A Midsummer Night's Dream. But she's much more than just a potential wife, and she plays a crucial, if minor, part. She was a queen before "downgrading" to the position of duchess of Athens. She defies gender norms by being a warrior. Hippolyta is independent-thinking and assertive while yet being compassionate. She may also be seen as challenging the romantic norms Pyramus and Thisbe symbolize in her wedding play.

# data[].attributes.headline
The connection of Theseus' -Shannon Cline 

# data[].attributes.subject
The connection of Theseus' -Shannon Cline 

# data[].attributes.body
In the play, Theseus' character is the Duke of Athens and husband of Hippolyta. Compared to Greek myths, Theseus was an early king of Athens most known for killing villains. Shakespeare names his character after this similar Greek hero Theseus because they share many of the same attributes. In Greek Mythology and the play, Theseus doesn't have the best relationship with women. In the play he steals Hippolyta and Helena. Helena represents Theseus' action to abduct Persephone in Greek mythology. Shakespeare's overall intention with adding Greek mythology to his story was to help the reader better understand the characters depth.

# data[].attributes.body
The irony of bottom cannot be missed, he is viewed to be the stupidest character in the play and he acts the part. But even though he is stupid he is the only one to actually see the fairies and catch a glimpse of what's going on.

# data[].attributes.body
The setting takes place in two locations, the court of Athens and a mystical forest that lies beyond the city's walls. The setting is important to the themes presented. The forest is shown as a location of wildness, disorder, and chaos, in contrast to the city of Athens, which is a center of civilization, law, and order. Egeus brings a legal argument before Theseus at the start of the play, as though to emphasize the image of Athens as a city of law and order. Theseus serves as the city's top judge in his capacity as the duke of Athens. He tries to protect the law when he determines that Hermia must follow her father and wed Demetrius rather than Lysander since it is his main duty: to uphold the law. The forest looks to be highly disorganized, or rather that it is under the control of  wrongdoings, in contrast to the demonstration of Athenian rule of law. Social norms collapse in the forest, as seen by the Athenian lovers' and Titania and Nick Bottom's rising chaos and uncertainty.

# data[].attributes.body
In the midsummer night’s dream the character Bottom is a clown or jester in the play. The irony to his name Bottom is that in olden times the bottom of the social states could be seen as a jester or clown. I believe Shakespeare's intentions with doing this was to compare his role and social status.

# data[].attributes.body
In the midsummer night's dream Lysander is a noble and smart character. The irony in his name is it means liberator. In all the acts he stays the same fearless and doesn't back down in any fight. I believe Shakespeare chose Lysander for his Greek definition of liberator so that his character could be fearless and maybe seen as heroic.

# data[].attributes.body
In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the name Puck has dramatic irony because the audience knows Puck is a complicated, mischievous character who should be afraid of completing a task. Puck, also known as Robin Goodfellow, is Oberon's jester, a mischievous fairy who enjoys pranking mortals. Though the action in A Midsummer Night's Dream is divided among several groups of characters, Puck is the play's closest thing to a protagonist. His subtle designs, mischievous spirit penetrates the atmosphere, and his shenanigans are responsible for many of the complications that help push the other main plots: he misunderstands the young Athenians, casting the love potion to Lysander instead of Demetrius, causing chaos among the group of young lovers.

# data[].attributes.body
In A Midsummer Night’s dream, the name Helena is ironic because she resembles Helena of Troy in Greek mythology. Helena of Troy was seen as the most beautiful woman in her town. This creates irony in her name because in A Midsummer Night’s dream Helena is described as this unpleasant love sick woman. Helena emphasizes the gender differences that entangle women as well as the arbitrary nature of love. Women, unlike men, are not allowed to fight for love; instead, they must mindlessly wait for men to notice them.

# data[].attributes.body
Shakespeares's A Midsummer nights dream has layered in irony whether it's subtle or obvious. The most glaring example of irony is the setting in which the story takes place. The city which would usually be thought of as chaotic represents order and stability and the forest, which would usually be thought of as stable and orderly is in reality very chaotic. But this is not the only example of irony in the play, in A Midsummers Nights' Dream the laborers in the city get together to stage a play for the big wedding. They want to stage a play within a play, this is a prime example of situational irony. Names can also be ironic, Hippolyta was the queen of the Amazons, a race of fierce battle-oriented women, but after being conquered by Theseus she is forced to be subservient.

# data[].attributes.body
Bottom also depicts the play's irony. He comes across as an arrogant man who will go to any length to be the star of the show. A Midsummer Night's Dream frequently made him the joke, which contributed to his name. This includes when Puck turns him into a literal donkey to spite Titania for Oberon. Shakespeare employs dramatic irony in this scene because his name, "bottom," is related to a donkey by the term "ass," and so the play frequently makes an "ass" of him. Bottom’s experience teaches us that arrogance does not always work to your advantage.

# data[].attributes.headline
Lysander, Allusion/Irony                    - Jakob Sage

# data[].attributes.subject
Lysander, Allusion/Irony                    - Jakob Sage

# data[].attributes.body
Lysander’s character carries attributes of bravery, cleverness, and nobility that contribute to the allusion of his name. Lysander, in ancient times, was a Spartan general who brought the Peloponnesian War to an end. Both show acts of bravery, like Lysander standing up for the one he loves. Similarly, both had their own ideas toward higher authority. Lysander in AMSND wanted to go against Hermia’s father and marry her. Lysander of Greece wanted to overthrow the Athenian Empire and replace it with his own Spartan military authority. However, the irony comes from how the two act in situations. Lysander of Greece was a general and would face his problems head-on and often with force, while AMSND’s Lysander simply ran away with Hermia into the forest.

# data[].attributes.body
Demetrius l of Mecedon was a nobleman, military leader, and king of Mecedon. However he did not get these titles by chance. Demetrius was a violent person. In order to get the throne, he killed Alexander V. Demetrius was almost always fighting a rebellion or war. At one point in his life, Demetrius became a liberator. Demetrius from "Midsummer Night's Dream" does not differ from Demetries l of Mecedon. He was often rude or violent towards Helena even though he was in love with her. However, irony comes to play from Demetrius l of Mecedon, him being a liberator while his competition, Lysander, name translates to liberator has some irony. Demetrius and Lysander are opposites of their namesakes. Demetrius l of Mecedon changed and became a liberator, while ironically, Demetrius was violent and crude. The "original" Lysander was a Spartan in charge of killing a fleet of Athenians, while the character Lysander was an Athenian madly in love with two different girls.

# data[].attributes.body
The name Lysander originates from Greece, which means liberator. The first documentation of the name Lysander comes from around 405 BC. A Spartan military and political leader named Lysander. He had destroyed an Athenian fleet in the Battle of Aegospotami. Lysander had goals of overthrowing Greece and helped the Spartans in this domination. Ironically, Lysander from "Midsummer Night's Dream" is Athenian. The person this character is named after killed roughly about 3,600 athenians. Another ironic find, the name, Lysander, with the meaning liberator does not apply to either of the Lysanders. The Spartan was quite the opposite of a liberator which makes the name extremely ironic. As for the character, he was a measly boy who was in love with a girl until struck with a love potion to be bewitched to love another. Perhaps Shakespeare was trying to make Lysander seem stronger than he was, or maybe the irony was intentional. Lysander was simply a boy in love, fighting for love no matter which girl he was in love with. Perhaps that is where the correlation between the two Lysanders came to play, they were constantly fighting.

Plutarch. “The Internet Classics Archive: Lysander by Plutarch.” Translated by John Dryden, The Internet Classics Archive | Lysander by Plutarch, MIT, 75 ACE http://classics.mit.edu/Plutarch/lysander.html.

# data[].attributes.headline
Nichole Hernandez -A Midsummer Night's Dream

# data[].attributes.subject
Nichole Hernandez -A Midsummer Night's Dream

# data[].attributes.body
In a midsummer night’s Dream, the setting is partly in the city of Athens and partly in the forest. The city and forest are quite different from one another, the city of Athens is a place of civilization, and the forest is a place of chaos and wildness.

Hermia’s the Greek God of trade, she is fearless, and hopeful and is deeply in love with Lysander and he too is deeply in love with her.  Hermia’s father Egeus’ whom very domineering, decides the only man for her is Demetrius and if she does not marry him, she must lose her life or become a nun. Hermia’s fearlessness gives her the courage to flee Athens with Lysander to the forest. It is disheartening that her father would feel he had the right to tell her who to love. In the end Duke Theseus overrules Egeus’ demands to Hermia’s and gives his consent for her and Lysander to be married.

Bottom, who is a comic relief of the play is a weaver by trade and a confident actor. An actor who is preparing and rehearsing for his part in the Pyramus and Thisbe that is to be performed at the Theseus’s wedding.  As he is leaving the stage, Puck the prankster decides to have a little laugh and turns Bottom’s head into an Ass-head.  He has no idea what has happen and he approaches his friends, and they are all terrified thinking they have been haunted and run away. he then has an encounter with Titania where she believes to have fallen in love with him, till her spell is undone and she is mortified of her actions. Bottom was the butt end of the joke in the play.

# data[].attributes.body
In William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream Theseus comes the appearance of a handsome vigorous man symbolizing strength, bravery, and cleverness. Theseus was the ruler of Athens and the voice of law and authority. He can be closely related to Oberon in the fairy world. Theseus can be seen as the duke of Athens. William Shakespeare's master of irony purposely named him Theseus as he is an important figure in Greek mythology. It is more than likely Shakespeare's audience would have known this and his relationships with women given to us in the examples of him courting Hippolyta and marrying her. We can find the irony that Theseus has as in Greek mythology Theseus was a profound lady’s man and a way with words whereas with the role in the play Theseus with obedience rather than charm. Theseus kept orders in line with tradition rather than words.

# data[].attributes.headline
Shelsy Estrada Helena  William Shelsy Estrada                                                    Helena                              Shakespeare a master in comedy created an astonishing play A Midsummer Night's Dream filled with irony that is bestowed on each and every character. Helena, non the less plays a part in the adventure of love in this comedy play. The Greek derogative of the name Helena means “shining light”, but Helena seems to lack self-confidence and self-respect which gives us the irony in her name. Demetrius, a nobleman from Athenian fancied Helena but also admired Hermia, but to conclude a love potion influenced Demetrius’s admiration for Helena. An example of verbal irony can be seen when Helena speaks directly to Demetrius,“What worse place can I beg in your love,—And yet a place of high respect with me,— Than to be used as you use your dog?” (583-585). We can come to understand that Helena is not a dog of any sort. we see the irony that Helena’s goal is to be loved.               

# data[].attributes.subject
Shelsy Estrada Helena  William Shelsy Estrada                                                    Helena                              Shakespeare a master in comedy created an astonishing play A Midsummer Night's Dream filled with irony that is bestowed on each and every character. Helena, non the less plays a part in the adventure of love in this comedy play. The Greek derogative of the name Helena means “shining light”, but Helena seems to lack self-confidence and self-respect which gives us the irony in her name. Demetrius, a nobleman from Athenian fancied Helena but also admired Hermia, but to conclude a love potion influenced Demetrius’s admiration for Helena. An example of verbal irony can be seen when Helena speaks directly to Demetrius,“What worse place can I beg in your love,—And yet a place of high respect with me,— Than to be used as you use your dog?” (583-585). We can come to understand that Helena is not a dog of any sort. we see the irony that Helena’s goal is to be loved.               

# data[].attributes.body
Setting directly influences plot, at least it should, and in the case of AMND it definitely does. Perhaps the literal setting, as in the small clearing in the forest by the cave and pond, is not as influential as what it represents, vulnerability. It is in this open space that both Lysander and Demetrius fall asleep and then have their hearts altered by the magic properties of the flower sap that Puck administers. Not only are both of the men literally vulnerable because of their setting, vulnerable to things such as the elements, animals and any other sort of harm in this open clearing, but their choices reflect this as well for they fall asleep, which may be the most vulnerable state for one to be in. In this literal vulnerable state, they become as such metaphorically. Their hearts' desires are changed with a few drops of sap and the whole course of their actions are changed too. It is in love that humans are most infamously vulnerable, and for that to be toyed with due to their unguarded state of physical selves is mirrored perfectly in the open setting which it takes place in.

# data[].attributes.body
Demetrius is very obviously the spokesman for fleeting love. For one moment Hermia has his heart, Helena has his hatred, and the next  their roles reverse quite quickly. But I do not think that this is the sole fault of Demetrius, this fault can actually be excused, as it was the doing of Puck and not the man’s own volition and the same was done to Lysander for a portion of time. Instead, Demetrius shows how the average man acts to a woman based on whether or not she is a romantic prospect. We see that Demetrius is rather respectful and valiant in regards to Hermia, though still very entitled, but then he has no trouble being completely insulting and vicious to Helena. Whereas when Hermia had no interest in Demetrius she was dismissive but not purposefully hurtful as he. Once his feelings are altered by Puck and the magical flower sap, he turns against Hermia because he no longer loves her. His respect for these women lies in whether or not he loves them and nothing else.

# data[].attributes.headline
Sophia Wheeler- Theseus: The Greek “Hero”

# data[].attributes.subject
Sophia Wheeler- Theseus: The Greek “Hero”

# data[].attributes.body
In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Theseus, the Duke of Athens, stands set to wed the Amazon Queen Hippolyta. Theseus represents the voice of authority and wants Hermia to listen to her father by marrying Demetrius. At the end of the play, he successfully marries Hippolyta gets a happy ending. However, his relationship with Hippolyta had been built on victory rather than love. Theseus has also been commonly depicted as a hero and the beloved king of Athens in Greek mythology. The irony of Theseus lies in the fact that he represents a hero in Greek mythology, but he does not live up to that heroic role in the play. He compels Hermia to obey her father, and his relationship with Hippolyta remains based on tradition rather than love. This develops a stark contrast to the typical heroic qualities that are attributed to Theseus in Greek mythology. Throughout the play, the main characters deal with uncertainty and instability while Theseus represents the opposite. Thus, emphasizing the contrast with the rest of the story as he plays a conflicting role in the play.

# data[].attributes.headline
Sophia Wheeler - Nick Bottom: The comedic relief 

# data[].attributes.subject
Sophia Wheeler - Nick Bottom: The comedic relief 

# data[].attributes.body
In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Nick Bottom, an overconfident actor in a play for the Duke’s wedding ceremony, gets his head turned into a donkey's head by Puck the fairy. Puck turns Bottom’s head into a donkey's head because he likes to cause mischief. Puck, known for mischievously causing chaos, had been looking for a way to disrupt the Duke's wedding ceremony. By transforming Bottom’s head into a donkey's head, he had been able to do just that, while also providing comic relief. The word "donkey" can mean the same thing as “ass.” In the play, this transformation ironically implies that the “bottom” serves to represent an "ass" because of his overconfidence and foolishness. Calling Bottom an “ass” emphasizes the fact that Bottom always draws attention to himself and remains oblivious of his obnoxious behavior. It also serves as a lesson that pride and arrogance can bring about unexpected consequences.

# data[].attributes.headline
Demetrius's Short Attention Span- Kya Haner

# data[].attributes.subject
Demetrius's Short Attention Span- Kya Haner

# data[].attributes.body
In the work A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, he developes a character named Demetrius who seems to fall out of love just as quickly as he falls in love. This not only causes trouble for the people around him, but for he himself as he navigates the nuance of the women he loves. This narrative carries with it irony, however, when you consider the derivation of the name. The name Demetrius, as considered in Greek mythology, belongs to a man in ancient Greece who's heart belongs only to the Goddess Demeter. This devotion is a contrast to Demetrius's behavior in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Without the help of the love potion from Puck (despite the flaws in that plan), Demetrius's ability to commit would be nonexistent. Of course, it works out in the end, but Shakespeare's commitment to his audience's amusement has no end. His careful consideration of each character and their traits only makes him more of a literary hero.

# data[].attributes.body
Helena's character represents how arbitrary the love of a woman seems to some. While men are allowed to pursue a love and fight for one, a woman's way contrasts. A woman must sit and wait for love in order to be considered respectable. The irony of Helena's weakness in this play exists as a result of the name itself. Considering Helen of Troy from ancient Greek mythology, studiers learn that Helen was the indirect cause of the Trojan War. Helen of Troy represents feminine strength and power, because many of the battles and excursions began in order to rescue her. This ultimate example of a woman, can be considered a complete contrast to that of Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Helena represents the weakness of a woman's love, while Helen represents the strength of it. Shakespeare's ironic naming of his characters serves to tie his studiers and fans more thoroughly into his narrative, and make his readers and actors think a little harder about what he means. The depth of Shakespeare's writing is unmatched.

# data[].attributes.body
Titania-We can see Shakespeare's work of including layers of irony throughout A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the different characters. The beautiful queen of the fairies Titania is an example of this irony. This beautiful queen falls for the donkey headed overly confident Bottom. She had told Bottom that “Thou art as wise as thou art beautiful.” (Act 3, scene 1) even though he was far from either of those. The relationship between the two is one of the play’s foremost examples of the contrast motif.

# data[].attributes.body
Bottom- We can see Shakespeare's layers of irony in A Midsummer Night’s Dream through the different characters.  The character Bottom is ironic in that he is full of advice and is overly self-confident even though he often makes many silly mistakes and uses improper language. He also doesn’t seem to care much about Titania’s, the beautiful queen of the fairies, love for him and is seemingly unaware of the fact that Puck had transformed his head into a donkey. He is an example of foolish arrogance.

# data[].attributes.headline
Hypolita - What is the irony in this name? 

# data[].attributes.subject
Hypolita - What is the irony in this name? 

# data[].attributes.headline
Helena Vs. Helen of Troy by Joedina Crocker

# data[].attributes.subject
Helena Vs. Helen of Troy by Joedina Crocker

# data[].attributes.body
Helen of Troy was considered one of the most beautiful women in the world according to Greek Mythology. The irony comes from the fact that the name Helena comes from Helen of Troy. In AMND, Shakespeare describes Helena as an unattractive woman, spoken from Demetrius's perspective. For example, on page 18, Demetrius states, "tempt not too much the hatred of my spirit; For /i am sick when I do look on thee,"(Shakespeare 18). In other words, Helena has a hideous appearance while Helen of Troy has a magnificent appearance.

# data[].attributes.headline
Lysander A MSND Vs. Greek Mythology Lysander by Joedina Crocker

# data[].attributes.subject
Lysander A MSND Vs. Greek Mythology Lysander by Joedina Crocker

# data[].attributes.body
Greek Lysander, known for the Pepolonesian war, quick wits, and bravery serves as an allusion to describe Lysander A MSND's personality. Willing to risk his life to marry Hermia, he snuck out of Athens with Hermia. Such a risky action could have resulted in both Hermia and Lysander's death, which describes an act of bravery. In another way, the name also serves as dramatic irony in such that Lysander decided to run away from his Athens and Hermia's family rules, instead of facing the problem head on. The Greek Lysander would have challenged such authority with force, rather than words like Lysander from a MSND.

# data[].attributes.body
Setting: The play takes place in two locations; Athens and the woods. The entire play was done over the course of four days.

Hermia: Hermia is based off the Greek God, Hermes. Hermes was the son of Zeus. He was the Greek god of trade. He was also a runner which is why Hermia is connected to him. In the first act of the play Hermia runs into the woods with Lysander to escape marrying Demetrius.

Hippolyta: Hippolyta was the queen of the Amazons. She was a fierce Amazon women. She represents female power that has been suppressed by male authority. Shakespeare used Hippolyta as an allusion to Queen Elizabeth, who was the ruler of his country.