As mentioned before, the crescent moon is a parallel for Cupid’s bow and the supernatural force it holds over lover’s desires. We also see that the Moon’s force can cause destruction and pain just like the ocean tides. The Moon, first compared to Cupid’s bow and now to the ocean tides, depicts a powerful symbol; it has a controlling force over humans and the complicated affairs of love. The fairies in A Midsummer Night’s Dream seem to depict the moon itself. Oberon, Titania, and Puck are all names of Uranus’ moons. This direct reference adds a scientific depth to the symbol of the moon, which has already been established as a thoroughly integrated token of symbolism in the play. Puck, the fairy that caused so much of the confusion within the play, represents the moon’s ability to be destructive and chaotic in
As mentioned before, the crescent moon is a parallel for Cupid’s bow and the supernatural force it holds over lover’s desires. We also see that the Moon’s force can cause destruction and pain just like the ocean tides. The Moon, first compared to Cupid’s bow and now to the ocean tides, depicts a powerful symbol; it has a controlling force over humans and the complicated affairs of love. The fairies in A Midsummer Night’s Dream seem to depict the moon itself. Oberon, Titania, and Puck are all names of Uranus’ moons. This direct reference adds a scientific depth to the symbol of the moon, which has already been established as a thoroughly integrated token of symbolism in the play. Puck, the fairy that caused so much of the confusion within the play, represents the moon’s ability to be destructive and chaotic in