Introduction
Biblical Quote “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” – Romans 12:9 Theme A Catholic/Christian theme found in both the play and the novel was 'Family and Friendship'. The biblical quote relates to both the works because they both––in a way–– lacks genuine love, evil; in the form of betrayal, and good; in the form of loyalty. Genuine Love A Midsummer Night's Dream: Egeus refusing to let his daughter, Hermia marry the man she loves, Lysander, and instead forcing her to marry Demetrius. If she happened to disobey her father's wishes, she would be put to death or banished as a nun. The love juice making people fall in love instantly without question. The Kite Runner: Baba neglecting his own child, Amir and making him feel like his mother's death was his fault. Amir always seeking for his father's approval, consequently leading to his silence over the rape of his half-brother, Hassan. Betrayal A Midsumme...
