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A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a comedic play by William Shakespeare set in Athens, involving Duke Theseus's impending marriage to Queen Hippolyta. The plot follows the romantic entanglements of four young Athenians who flee to a forest, where fairies, led by King Oberon and the mischievous Puck, manipulate them with a love potion. Meanwhile, local laborers rehearse a play for the wedding. Ultimately, misunderstandings are resolved, leading to multiple marriages and a celebratory performance. Forced marriage, threats of execution, and magical coercion appear in the play.