Yes, Ovid's "Metamorphoses" and Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" share themes, particularly around transformation, love, and the complexities of human relationships. However, the tone Shakespeare employs is very different from that of Ovid.
Ovid's tone in "Metamorphoses" often has a more serious, mythological, and sometimes tragic quality, focusing on the moral and philosophical implications of transformation and the consequences of actions. In contrast, Shakespeare's tone in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is light-hearted, whimsical, and comedic, blending elements of romance and fantasy. The play explores love's irrationality and the playful nature of magic in a way that invites laughter and enjoyment, making it distinctly different from Ovid’s more grave narrative style.