The names of many of the fairies (Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Moth, Mustardseed) are taken from nature, the names of herbs, flowers, or insects.
The play begins with social conventions: the courtroom scene in which Hermia is on trial. Hermia faces serious consequences: death or life in convent. Society initially is a negative force that runs contrary to nature.
Shakespeare presents a conflict of
Athens (city) vs. Woods (nature)
Idea of Escape ???? Lysander & Hermia need to escape the city in order to behave naturally
(the city is unnatural)
This is sometimes referred to as the Two Worlds Theme: the world of society vs. the world of nature. Such plays usually involve a journey from society to nature and then back again to society. And the characters in society improve and become more natural as a result of their visit to nature.