Is Puck a Knavish Sprite or a Malign Spirit?
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Is Puck a Knavish Sprite or a Malign Spirit? This question is asked since, throughout the play Puck partakes in a variety of different situations that display his personality and character; he plays a main role and features significantly in the view of the audience. The issue may be debated because there is sufficient evidence indicating that he is both a knavish sprite and a malign spirit. The mystery of Puck begins to tease our brains in Act 2 Scene 1 where his conversation uncovers primary details of him being a 'knavish sprite'. 2:1 L33 states exactly that. Also the fairy continues to regurgitate the knavish tricks Puck often inflicts: Are not you he That frights the maidens of the villagery (2:1 L35) The fairy then proceeds to reveal that he is known to, Mislead night-wanderers, laughing at their harm (2:1 L39) These activities may seem immature but, as the fairy...

