The Changeling and A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Synapse
June 18, 2026
The Changeling and A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Key Points
The aim is to explore specific references to Shakespeare’s works within the context of Middleton and Rowley’s play.
Analysis of texts from Middleton and Rowley's 1622 play and Shakespeare's comedies.
Comparison of character interactions and dialogue across the works.
Identified a direct allusion to Shakespeare’s 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' in the hospital scene.
Noted the character Franciscus addressing Isabella as 'bright Titania'.
Abstract
Editors of Middleton and Rowley’s 1622 play have noted a specific allusion to Shakespeare’s comedy, where in the second hospital scene Franciscus addresses Isabella:Hail, bright Titania!Why standst...