Reid 1 A Midsummer Night’s Dream : William Shakespeare The Role Of Bottom Bottom is one of the most intriguing characters in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He is central to the play because he creates humor, conflict and brings an understanding to the play due to his wiseness. Firstly, Bottom creates humor by the use of his malapropisms. An example of this is when he said "Thisne, Thisne…"(1.ii.50-51). This provides humor to the …showed first 75 words of 1068 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1068 total…not a man in Athens able to discharge Pyramus as he."(4.2.7-8.) This information suggests that Bottom is the wisest and most understandable character in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In conclusion Bottom is one of the most intriguing characters in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He is central to the play in every aspect and provided the reader with humor, creates conflict and provided a better understanding to the play due to his intelligence.