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Jul 07, 2017TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this play, by William Shakespeare. I think that the plot was interesting and creative, and I liked the incorporation of magic into the theme. There was definitely a lot of humor and chaos in the story, which is why it is classified as a comedy. I appreciated the lighter tone, and thought that Shakespeare did a good job at developing the characters, especially in so little time. I think that there were many interesting aspects to this play, and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading Shakespeare, especially comedies. The ending is satisfying, and leaves the audience content. @PenelopeScriptor of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by far one of my most favourite Shakespeare plays. Any avid Shakespeare reader can note that plays’ are usually split between two roads: comedy and tragedy. And of those two roads, there are two different endings: marriage for comedy and death for tragedy. A Midsummer Night’s Dream was definitely a comedy, and one of my favourites too. What, with donkey heads and fairy queens and kings, and of course, the famous love square, it made for a very interesting play. And for anyone that is wondering how hard it is to read the English in Shakespeare’s time, it really isn’t that hard! I would say that A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a great play to start at. It has humour, is easy to read compared to Hamlet, and was a pretty short play. Overall, I really did enjoy the touch of fantasy in reality and the constantly changing love square between some of the main characters. A must read! @thesoundofcolour of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library A Midsummer Night’s Dream is an entertaining comedy that takes the reader on a magical adventure with a group of amateur actors, two pairs of lovers, and mischievous fairies. Brought together by coincidence, the characters not only add to their own problems, but also complicate things for others. Throughout the night, the sudden turn of events, dramatic irony, and exchange of words between characters help to create a comical atmosphere. As morning comes near, the story untangles itself, satisfying both the characters and the reader. Despite being a comedy, the play delivers significant messages pertaining to love, marriage, and obedience to parents. Overall, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a must-read for those who enjoy reading Shakespearean comedies! 5/5 - @VirtueofReading of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library A Midsummer Night's Dream is the first Shakespearean play I read, and personally I think that it is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare. Due to the fact that it’s a comedy, it isn’t as heavy or serious as his other plays such as Macbeth or Romeo and Juliet. In this funny and eventful play, the main characters all end up falling for the wrong person due to the mistakes of Shakespeare’s well-known and beloved character “Puck.” I would totally recommend this play to anyone who wants to start reading Shakespeare for the first time! Rating 4/5 stars. - @reginaphalange of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library