Context: You know the play is a comedy so you feel safe to travel a dangerous journey secure that it will all end well. The tools for resolution are all there in the beginning: Theseus can overbear Egeus, Puck can get the antidote to the mistaken spell, but they're not used because it's not the right moment for the characters. The forest journey is about character development and growth. It is a night of experimentation; trying out different roles before making a commitment. |