A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Act V Commentary

Scene i: The beginning of the last scene gives one more glance at Theseus and Hippolyta. When Hippolyta notes that the events the lovers have told them are "strange," Theseus questions the validity of the story despite the fact that all four lovers have told them exact same story. This short exchange demonstrates once again that these two do not see things in a similar way, which will make their marriage difficult. Theseus' refusal to listen to Hippolyta's opinions appears again when he orders that the mechanicals bring forth their play, despite the Philostrate's warning that it...

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