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What is central to the plot of A Midsummer Night’s Dream?

  1. Magic

  2. War

  3. Love

  4. Politics

The correct answer is: Magic

The central focus of A Midsummer Night's Dream is magic. The story revolves around the intervention of the fairy king and queen, Oberon and Titania, who use magic spells to meddle in the lives of the humans in the play. While love and politics are important themes in the play, they are not the main driving force of the plot. War is also not a significant aspect of the play, as there is no mention of any physical or political conflict between characters. However, magic is prominently featured and is essential to the conflicts and resolutions in the story. Therefore, A is the most appropriate and relevant choice.