With close reference to the text, explain how Shakespeare’s use of language helps the audience to identify the differences between the three types of characters (the Lovers, the Mechanicals and the Fairies) and the world in which they live.

... With close reference to the text, explain how Shakespeare's use of language helps the audience to identify the differences between the three types of characters (the Lovers, the Mechanicals and the Fairies) and the world in which they live. 'A Midsummer Nights Dream' is one of Shakespeare's most famous comedies. In this play, Shakespeare portrays 3 types of character. These are the Mechanicals, the working class people of the play. The Lovers, the aristocracy of the play and finally the Fairies who are the ethereal, immortal, more fantasy part of the play. We are first of all introduced to the Lovers; these are the upper class aristocracy of the play. We can tell they are upper class because of the way they talk, which is in iambic pentameter. Which shows their level of education. There are four lovers; Lysander, Hermia, Helena and Demetrius. Lysander loves Hermia, Hermia Loves Lysander. Helena's

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