Even in a dreamlike world of commoners, lovers, and fairies, different levels of reality still exist. The most believable plot involves the relationship between Theseus and Hippolyta. The duke “wooed” her with his sword and now gets to marry his prize. Naturally, Hippolyta is neither eager nor ecstatic to marry her victor as she is a strong-headed Amazon woman. It will come as no surprise if Theseus “breaks his faith” again as he had done before. Relationships that resemble that of Theseus and Hippolyta are not uncommon in their time.

At the other end of the reality spectrum, there is Oberon and Titania’s fantastical relationship. They are volatile characters that resort to magic to solve their issues. Oberon not only wishes his wife to fall in love with a vile creature but he also steals the changeling from her. After all the strange events, Titania and Oberon exit the stage in unity. Their relationship is unrealistic to say the least.

In between reality and fantasy, there are the four Athenian lovers and the mechanicals. Hermia and Lysander are deeply in love for reasons unknown to the audience while Helena blindly pursues Demetrius despite his cruel responses. They are blissfully and naively in love. Just as naïve are the workers who persuade themselves that they are worthy of performing at the duke’s wedding. These groups of characters have no control over their fates. Demetrius only falls in love with Helena because of the “love juice” and the workers’ play only gets chosen because of its absurdity. Despite their difference in class, the Athenians and the workers are all puppets within the play.