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It was his job. He wrote plays for a living. What gave him the idea for this particular play is a bit of a mystery. Unlike most of his plays, it was not closely based on a book or play by someone else. At least, not one that we know of. The plot contains a hodge-podge of Greek myth (Theseus and Hippolyta), German fairy legends (Oberon), English folk tales (Puck), and working class humour.
The author's purpose was to have a play which his theatre company could perform and make him money.
Shakespeare wrote all of his plays for the same reason--to make money. It was his job.
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Which Shakespeare play has faries in?
A Midsummer nights Dream
What word was excessively repeated in a midsummer nights dream?
Moon
Who was Theseus in Shakespeare?
Theseus is the duke of Athens in a midsummer nights dream
What is an example of high comedy in a midsummer nights dream?
The donkey ears come close.
Who plays lysander in midsummer nights dream?
Many actors have played Lysander in A Midsummer Night's Dream. I depends which production you are talking about. Domenic West played him in the movie made in 1999.
What season is the setting for Shakespeares midsummer nights dream?
Spring
What was the play date of a midsummer nights dream?
the play date for a midsummer nights dream is the 27th of may
Who has a bad dream in midsummer nights dream?
Hermia.
Who is moonshine in midsummer nights dream?
Starveling plays the part of Moonshine in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
What was his plays called?
midsummer nights dream
What year was A Midsummer Night's Dream set?
A Midsummer nights dream is set in Athens, Greece in 1899
Which Shakespeare play has faries in?
A Midsummer nights Dream
Is there foreshadowing in a midsummer nights dream act 2?
no
What is Shakespeares most famous comedie?
a mid summer nights dream
What word was excessively repeated in a midsummer nights dream?
Moon
What did molly brown do before the titanic?
a midsummer nights dream
Which characters changed the story in midsummer nights dream?
Helena
