How does the appearance of the fairies in the denouement of A Midsummer Night's Dream affect the tone of the play?

A. After the silliness and disorder of the "play within a play," the fairies bring a tone of peace and order.

B. Oberon's speech to Theseus creates a serious tone, reminding Theseus that the natural world is more powerful than human society.

C. Robin decides to cast new spells to cause more problems with the lovers, which creates a humorous tone.

D. Robin reminds the audience how foolish humans often are, which creates an uneasy tone for the couples' futures.

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Callum Crane

12 February, 09:20

How does the appearance of the fairies in the denouement of A Midsummer Night's Dream affect the tone of the play?

A. After the silliness and disorder of the "play within a play," the fairies bring a tone of peace and order.

B. Oberon's speech to Theseus creates a serious tone, reminding Theseus that the natural world is more powerful than human society.

C. Robin decides to cast new spells to cause more problems with the lovers, which creates a humorous tone.

D. Robin reminds the audience how foolish humans often are, which creates an uneasy tone for the couples' futures.

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Johnathan Foley · Answer 1

A. After the silliness and disorder of the "play within a play," the fairies bring a tone of peace and order.

Oberon sends the fairies through Theseus' house to bless the couples and make sure that they'll be in love and happy for the rest of their lives. Because the play was so hectic and goofy, Oberon's presence brings order and peace back to the stage to allow for a clear and happy ending.