At the end of the play, there is the establishment of a New Social Order (“sensitive and hopeful”).
The transformation of society is symbolized indirectly by the transformations of Bottom and Demetrius.
Theseus in Act I is Strict, Rational [although he is irrational in his lust for Hippolyta], and Officious in regards to the Law. Yet, in Act V, he …
The negative comments made by the aristocrats during the performance of the artisans are whispers, not to be heard by artisans.
The aristocrats also make courteous comments out loud: for example, “Well-roared, Lion.”