A Midsummer Nights Dream Lesson 10: Happy Endings - Resolving Conflict Worksheet

In "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the theme of resolving conflict is pivotal to the play's happy endings. Students are prompted to explore various conflicts presented throughout the narrative and their resolutions in the final act. One of the central conflicts is between a father and his daughter, where traditional expectations clash with personal desires. This conflict is resolved through the intervention of magical elements that ultimately lead to the father's acceptance of his daughter's choice in love.

Another key conflict occurs between lovers, which is characterized by a complex web of unrequited affections and misunderstandings. The resolution comes with the aid of the mischievous Puck and the love potion, which, when corrected, allows true love to prevail. Similarly, the play addresses the conflict between friends, which is mended as the enchantments are lifted, restoring their former bonds. The overarching conflict between reality and fantasy is also resolved as the characters awaken from the magical midsummer night's dream, with the lines between the two becoming amusingly blurred. Lastly, any internal conflicts the characters face are harmonized as they find contentment in their newly aligned relationships and circumstances.