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__Literary Terms in Shakespeare „A midsummer Night’s dream“__ Shakespeare's __A Midsummer Night’s Dream__ contains a lot of literary terms, which are really important for readers to better understand the play.

In Act 1, Scene 1, there is a symbol, which are the two lovers Hippolyta and Theseus. They show love in every part and show the positive side of love. So they are a really important symbol of love.

The text also included a simile “and then the moon, like a silver bow”, which is also interesting for the readers, because it shows a comparison. And you can see it, because of the word “like” or “as”. Shakespeare explains in this part that the moon is not fully there ; it isn't only half, so it is a bit less than half. It looks like a silver bow.

In Act 2, Scene 1 there is a methapor. “I am your spaniel. The more you beat me, I will fawn on you” (p. 46 /203). This methapor shows the comparison of two unlike things. Helena said this to her lover Demetrius. She wants to be accepted by him in any way, even as a dog, which Demetrius doesn't have to love. Demetrius could beat this dog, but Helena would follow him all the time because she is infatuated with him.

Another really important part in this whole book is its theme. This play shows us the magical power of love, and it transforms our lives. Love is really important in our lives; the love to our family and not only to our lovers. True love makes life more enjoyable. Every single person has to enjoy life because it can be so short.