The fairies are playful and mischievous and love to play tricks on mortals. They are often depicted as being winged and wearing gossamer gowns and are sometimes associated with the moon and the night. In A Midsummer Night's Dream, they cause the lovers to fall in love with the wrong people and make their lives difficult.
However, the fairies are not entirely malevolent. They are also capable of great kindness and compassion and sometimes help the mortals who cross their paths. The fairies eventually help the lovers to find true love and make amends for their tricks.
The fairies also represent the power of love. They are the ones who bring the lovers together and help them overcome the obstacles in their way. The fairies are a reminder that love is powerful and can conquer all, even the most difficult of situations.