William Shakespeare is one of the most famous authors in history. His literary works have been studied for years. Shakespeare's play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, is one of seventeen. Shakespeare knew he was a fantastic author, whose work would be admired long after his death. He used creative literary devices to add suspense and interest to his writings. One of these includes using a work within a play. Shakespeare uses a play within a play in A Midsummer Night's Dream to add depth and elaboration to the theme of the play. Hermia's father, Egeus, wants her to marry Demetrius. Hermia is in love with Lysander and does not want to marry Demetrius. Demetrius really loves Hermia. Helena, who was once engaged to Demetrius, still loves him. The whole story is a twisted love triangle. Since Aegeus does not allow Hermia and Lysander to marry, they run away to his aunt's city and elope. Helena learns of this and secretly tells Demetrius. They both go into the woods to look for their lover. In Act IV, the reader meets Pyramus and Thisbe. They are faced with parents d...