In class we discussed that there was a possibility that Shakespeare was portraying love with a satirical twist, and even mocking himself through the play the Bottom, Flute, Snout, Snug, and the other men were displaying for the Theseus's wedding. Why then does Shakespeare contradict himself with the sappy love sick ending? Wouldn't he want to portray that "love" will not last and only end in disappointment and chaos, similar situations to what happened with the love juice?
Also, the ending was predictable. The play was successfully featured, and even when the two lovers killed themselves, the audience was appalled and in disbelief. It seemed as if they were blinded by happiness. I was secretly hoping for a twist at the end, but everything came to a happy and content conclusion.
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