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Dreams in Literature: Books, Quizzes & Essay Ideas

2 classic novels and plays that explore dreams — take a quiz on each, then compare how the writers handle the theme of dreams.

Books about dreams

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare · 11 quizzes · 35 questions

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Of Mice and Men

John Steinbeck · 13 quizzes · 40 questions

Theme quizzes

A Midsummer Night's Dream themes quiz Of Mice and Men themes quiz

Dreams essay ideas

Compare how Shakespeare (A Midsummer Night's Dream) and Steinbeck (Of Mice and Men) present dreams.
Which of these texts gives the most hopeful view of dreams? Explain with close reference.

Other themes

Power Love Appearance and reality Reputation Class Family Friendship Gender Marriage Prejudice Transformation Ambition Colonialism Deception Fate and free will Guilt Identity Money Revenge Betrayal Civilisation and savagery Corruption Freedom Honour Inheritance Kingship Madness Magic Masculinity Propaganda Social class Society The american dream Theatre Time Totalitarianism Trust Wit

Frequently asked questions

Which books explore dreams?

A Midsummer Night's Dream (William Shakespeare), Of Mice and Men (John Steinbeck).

How do I write an essay about dreams?

Pick two or three key moments where dreams matters, explain what the writer shows about it at each point, and how that view changes by the end. The theme quizzes and essay questions on each book page help you find those moments.

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