Explain how Shakespeare presents the theme of requited and unrequited love in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Shakespeare presents the two types of love showing that there can be a difference in love and how types of love can affect the characters in different ways. The two types of love, requited love and unrequited love are shown through the interaction between characters. The play makes us believe even requited love can change.
Act 1 Scene 1 introduces the first love triangle in the play, which also introduces the theme of contrast between the two kinds of love. The triangle is between Hermia, Lysander and Demetrius. This brings out the theme of requited and unrequited love, as Hermia and Lysander are in love, but Demetrius is also in love with Hermia:
‘The sealing day betwixt my love and me’
This starts to cause confusion in the love already and magic isn’t even involved, yet. The men try and compete for the love of Hermia, but it is Lysander who she loves and she would rather be a nun than be forced to be with Demetrius who she doesn’t love. Shakespeare uses symbols of love t...