Question

Which of the following characters from A Midsummer Night’s Dream is used as an allusion to earlier English poetry

Answer 1

The answer is cupid. Cupid is a character that was often used in early english poetry as someone who created desire and impulsive lust. In A Midsummer Night's Dream, his power has a vital influence on the plot as he is the one making the characters desire each other.

Answer 2

Answer:

Cupid is an allusion to earlier English poetry.

Explanation:

Cupid was used a lot in English poetry. Shakespeare made lot of allusions relating to Cupid. I hope this helps!