The settings in all stories of fiction determines how the action and dialogue of the characters are played out, often setting the “rules” in the dialogue and in plays, and in the motions used. Whether the tone and the setting be serious and businesslike, or playful and melodical, they shape and alter the dialogue and actions of the character. In Shakespeare’s, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a comedy first performed in the Elizabethan era, two major settings are employed. This changes how the characters and the court act, which signifies and shows a more serious and methodical tone in the scene. This is the first major setting introducing the conflicting sides of the play; while in contrast the forest is has a more laid back, melodical tone, shown by the dialogue in the play and actions of the character. The forest and the court are the…
In act 2 ,the audience is exposed to the forest portraying a contrast between the two settings that dictate the nature and topics spoken between the two settings. The fairies are a prime example of the difference of atmosphere emanating from these two settings. An example of this is in Act 2, where the fairies sing joyously for Titania to put her to sleep. (2.2 1-30) This gives a sense of the more laid back nature of the forest compared to the court, with the fairies singing, this emphasises the difference the settings entail to the characters and their actions. While the Athenians in court discuss politics and courtship, the forest and its’ fairies sing, dance, and follow orders from their beloved king and queen, symbolizing with the peace of nature. The setting rules a more relaxed environment and rules the dialogue of the characters to be more passionate and emotional in their speech. The differing settings shown changes and alters the dialogue and actions the characters act upon, making the story more…
