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A Midsummer Night's Dream Relationships

  • Titania

    Titania is the Queen of the Fairies. At the start of the play we discover her having an statement with Oberon. She refuses to give him a changeling boy that she has promised to look after. She leaves Oberon's company with her fairies. She tells them to sing her a lullaby to aid her sleep. While she is asleep, Oberon puts a magic dearest potion from a flower in her eyes. When she wakes up, she sees Bottom with an ass' head and immediately falls in dearest with him. She showers him with gifts and makes her fairies tend on him. While in this land, Oberon convinces her to give him the changeling boy. At the cease of the play the magic is reversed and she is repulsed by Bottom'south appearance. Finally, she and Oberon bless the marriages of Theseus and Hippolyta, and the other lovers.

    Facts we learn about Titania at the start of the play:

    • She wants to stop the statement with Oberon as it'southward having a negative effect on the natural world.
    • She promised the changeling boy's female parent that she would look subsequently him.
    • She is served by a number of fairies and has her ain 'bower' where she sleeps in the forest.

    Things they say:

    'Then I must be thy lady…' (Titania, 2:ane).

    Titania is Oberon'southward equal, in her stance.

    'I am a spirit of no common rate.' (Titania, 3:1)

    Titania is incredibly powerful and magical.

    Things others say almost them:

    '…rash wanton…' (Oberon, 2:i)

    Titania is belligerent and Oberon thinks she is impulsive.

  • Oberon

    Oberon is the King of the Fairies. At the outset of the play we observe him arguing with Titania, the Queen of the Fairies because she refuses to give him a changeling boy that he wants for himself. Equally revenge for refusing him, he decides to play a trick on her. He asks his servant, Puck, to notice a magic flower which, when the juice of it is put in someone's eyes when they are asleep, makes them fall in love with the showtime living thing they run into when they awake. While he's waiting he overhears Demetrius and Helena arguing and decides to aid her by using the juice on Demetrius. He puts some juice in Titania'due south eye and she falls in love with Bottom while he has an ass' head. By the end of the play Oberon has undone all the magic and made peace with Titania. Finally, he and Titania bless the marriages of the Theseus and Hippolyta and the other lovers.

    Facts we acquire nearly Oberon at the start of the play:

    • Oberon is aroused that Titania has refused him the changeling boy he wants for himself.
    • Oberon has been arguing with Titania for a long time.
    • Oberon is jealous that Titania is giving the changeling male child more than attention than him.

    Things they say:

    '...I am invisible; And volition overhear their conference.' (Oberon, two:ane)

    Oberon has magical powers.

    'Her dotage now I do begin to pity.' (Oberon, four:one)

    Oberon feels bad about how he's treated Titania.

    Things others say about them:

    'For Oberon is passing barbarous and wrath.' (Puck, 2:one)

    Oberon is extremely angry about the fact that Titania won't give him the changeling boy.

    'And jealous Oberon would have that child…Crowns him with flowers, and makes him all her joy.' (Puck, 2:i)

    Oberon is jealous of the attention Titania is giving the changeling boy.

  • Bottom

    Nick Bottom is a weaver in Athens who has ambitions to be an actor. At the start of the play nosotros see Bottom trying to convince Peter Quince that he should play all the characters in the play to celebrate the Duke's wedding. During one of the mechanical's rehearsals he is magically transformed into an ass, and in this state Titania, Queen of the Fairies, falls in love with him. By the end of the play he is turned back into a human and able to perform the function of Pyramus in the play.

    Facts nosotros learn about Nick Bottom at the start of the play:

    • He has a very high opinion of his capabilities every bit an role player.
    • He wants to play all the parts in the play.
    • He wants to take control of the rehearsals.

    Things they say:

    'If I do it, let the audience expect to their optics: I will move storms; I will condole in some measure out.' (Bottom, 1:2).

    Bottom has a lot of self-belief and ego, and makes very big claims about how good his acting is.

    Things others say about them:

    'You tin can play no function but Pyramus, for Pyramus is a sweet-faced man, a proper man, as 1 shall run into in a summer'south twenty-four hour period.' (Quince, one: 2)

    Bottom believes he is the best actor to play every role.

    'You have not a human in all Athens able to discharge Pyramus but he.' (Quince, 4:2)

    Lesser is a good actor, in Quince's opinion.

  • Puck

    Puck is Oberon's servant. At the start of the play we find him showing off to some other fairy virtually the mischievous tricks he's played on humans. Oberon asks him to notice a magic bloom, the juice of which is used on the eyes of a sleeping person to brand them autumn in love with the get-go living matter they see when they wake up. Oberon then asks him to put some of the juice in Demetrius' optics but he puts it in Lysander'south by error which causes all kinds of problems. He and so transforms Bottom's caput into an ass's caput. Using magic he overcasts the dark and fixes all the bug. At the finish of the play he talks directly to the audience in the epilogue.

    Facts we learn about Puck at the get-go of the play:

    • He is mischievous and likes playing tricks on humans.
    • He is loyal to Oberon.
    • He is capable of slap-up magic of his ain.

    Things they say:

    'I am that merry wanderer of the night.' (Puck, 2:1)

    Puck is a sprite of nighttime-time.

    'I jest to Oberon and make him smile.' (Puck, two:1)

    Puck acts equally a jester for Oberon and makes him laugh.

    Things others say about them:

    'You are that shrewd and knavish sprite call'd Robin Goodfellow.' (Fairy, two:ane)

    Puck is known as beingness mischievous and has a reputation.

    'My gentle Puck.' (Oberon, ii:1)

    Oberon holds Puck in high regard.

  • Demetrius

    Demetrius is a young gentleman in the courtroom, who used to be in a relationship with Helena. He is now in dearest with Hermia and has her begetter's approval to marry her. He follows Hermia into the woods when he learns from Helena that she has run away with Lysander. While in the forest he has a magic spell put on him that makes him autumn in love with Helena. At the end of the play he recognises that he has loved Helena all along and they get married.

    Facts we larn about Demetrius at the start of the play:

    • He has been engaged to Helena in the past.
    • He is favoured by Egeus over his rival Lysander.
    • He is angry at Helena for following him and loving him despite how desperately he treats her.

    Things they say:

    'But I shall do thee mischief in the forest.' (Demetrius, two:1)

    Demetrius threatens Helena when she chases him in the woods.

    'At present I practise wish it, honey it, long for it / And will for evermore be true to it.' (Demetrius, 4:2)

    Demetrius reveals how much he loves Helena.

    Things others say nigh them:

    'Demetrius is a worthy gentleman. (Theseus, 1:one)

    In court, Demetrius is well thought of.

    'The wildest hath not such a heart equally you lot.' (Helena, 2:1)

    Demetrius' behaviour towards Helena is non kind.

    'Demetrius, I'll avouch information technology to his caput / Made love to Nedar's daughter, Helena, And won her soul.' (Lysander, 1:ane)

    Demetrius has had a human relationship with Helena in the by and it seemed serious to Lysander.

  • Hermia

    Hermia is a young woman in Athens and Egeus' daughter. She is in love with Lysander but unfortunately Egeus wants her to marry Demetrius. Egeus invokes an ancient law that states he tin can choose his daughter'due south husband or she will be put to death. The Duke Theseus upholds the law and condemns Hermia to death. She and Lysander determine to elope to escape the judgement. In the forest they are chased by Demetrius and Helena, Hermia's best friend. Whilst in that location Lysander and Demetrius fall nether a magic spell that makes them both fall in beloved with Helena. A huge statement ensues before more magic is used to piece of work out all the problems. At the finish of the play Theseus overrules Egeus, with Hermia and Lysander marrying.

    Facts we acquire almost Hermia at the offset of the play:

    • She believes she has the correct to choose her own husband.
    • She stands up for herself confronting all the odds and defies her father to run away with Lysander.
    • Hermia and Helena accept grown up together equally best friends.

    Things they say:

    'I know not past what power I am made bold.' (Hermia, 1:one).

    Hermia argues her case, even in forepart of the Duke.

    'I pout upon him, yet he loves me still…I give him curses, yet he gives me beloved…The more I hate, the more he follows me. His folly, Helena, is none of mine.' (Hermia, i:1)

    Hermia has done null to make Demetrius dearest her and she does not want to upset her best friend.

    Things others say about them:

    'O, when she's aroused, she is swell and shrewd. She was a vixen when she went to school, And though she be but little, she is fierce.' (Helena, three:2).

    Hermia is feisty and stands upward for herself.

  • Lysander

    Lysander is a immature gentleman in the court. He is in love with Hermia and she with him. Unfortunately, Hermia'southward begetter, Egeus, wants her to ally Demetrius. Lysander and Hermia decide to run away together but they are followed by Demetrius and Helena. Whilst there, Lysander has a magic spell put on him which makes him accidently fall in love with Helena. The spell is eventually lifted and by the finish of the play he and Hermia have married each other.

    Facts nosotros learn about Lysander at the start of the play:

    • He is equally ranked to Demetrius but Egeus has chosen Demetrius to ally his daughter Hermia.
    • He has an aunt who lives outside of Athens. She considers him her heir.
    • Lysander and Hermia love each other.

    Things they say:

    'I am, my lord, as well derived as he, Every bit well possessed: my beloved is more than his, My fortunes every way as fairly ranked, If not with vantage, as Demetrius.' (Lysander, 1:1)

    Lysander and Demetrius are every bit ranked.

    Things others say about them:

    'With cunning hast grand filched my girl'southward heart.' (Egeus, 1:1)

    Lysander is loved past Hermia, only Egeus thinks it was a cunning plan.

  • Helena

    Helena is a young woman in Athens. She is in love with Demetrius but he is non in dearest with her. Instead, he loves her best friend Hermia. As a fashion of convincing Demetrius to love her, Helena tells him about Hermia's plan to run away with Lysander and together they become into the wood to notice her. While there, Lysander and Demetrius fall under a magic spell that makes them both autumn in dear with Helena. She is confused, enraged and upset by this turn of events, somewhen falling out with Hermia. By the end of the play, Demetrius falls in love with her and they get married.

    Facts we learn near Helena at the get-go of the play:

    • She is drastic for Demetrius' love and would follow him anywhere.
    • She betrays her best friend'due south undercover to make Demetrius happy.
    • She is well-regarded throughout Athens as being Hermia'southward equal.

    Things they say:

    'Through Athens I am thought as off-white equally she.' (Helena, ane:1)

    Helena is just equally attractive as Hermia. She cannot understand what it is that makes Demetrius love Hermia and non her.

    'I am your spaniel, and, Demetrius, The more you lot shell me, I volition fawn on you.' (Helena, 2:i)

    She puts beingness loved by Demetrius ahead of her own safety and self-worth.

    Things others say about them:

    '…and she, sweet lady, dotes, Devoutly dotes, dotes in idolatry…' (Lysander, 1:1)

    Helena is badly in love with Demetrius and the courtroom know nigh it.

    'Tempt non too much the hatred of my spirit, For I am sick when I do look on thee.' (Demetrius, ii:i)

    Helena annoys Demetrius and he tin can't bear the sight of her.

  • Theseus

    Theseus is the Knuckles of Athens. At the start of the play we observe him talking to Hippolyta, his fiancée, about their upcoming marriage. He is presently interrupted by Egeus and has to brand a judgement almost Hermia'due south behaviour. At the end of the play he overrules Egeus and allows the lovers to go married at the same fourth dimension as him and Hippolyta.

    Facts we learn nigh Theseus at the start of the play:

    • He has conquered Hippolyta'southward Army and she is the 'prize' for the defeat.
    • He wishes to brand up for the injuries he has inflicted upon her.
    • He has a constitutional role to play when upholding the law and has to counterbalance this upward confronting his own feelings when making the judgement of Hermia.

    Things they say:

    'Hippolyta, I wooed thee with my sword, And won thy honey doing thee injuries.' (Theseus, 1: 1)

    Theseus won Hippolyta's hand in marriage through fighting against her people.

    Things others say almost them:

    'Happy be Theseus, our renowned Duke!' (Egeus, 1:one)

    Theseus is well respected by his people.

  • Egeus

    Egeus is a courtier in Athens. His girl Hermia is in love with Lysander, a gentleman of the court, but he wants her to ally Demetrius. He asks the Knuckles's permission for his daughter to either marry Demetrius or be put to her death – as is decreed in an quondam law. By the end of the play he still wants Hermia to marry Demetrius but he is overruled by Duke Theseus.

    Facts we acquire about Egeus at the start of the play:

    • He is determined for Hermia to marry Demetrius.
    • He is willing to sacrifice his daughter rather than listen to her views.
    • He is well-regarded past the Duke.

    Things they say:

    'Full of vexation come I.' (Egeus, i:1)

    Egeus is interim out of anger at Hermia's refusal to marry Demetrius rather than rationally.

    Things others say about them:

    '…adept Egeus…' (Theseus, 1:one)

    Egeus is well-regarded by the court and the Knuckles of Athens.

Explore their relationships

Titania

  • Titania - Oberon

    At the start of the play, Oberon and Titania'southward relationship is strained. They take been arguing over a lilliputian changeling boy, who both of them want to keep. Titania will non tell him where the male child is when he visits her.

    'Tarry, rash wanton.' (Oberon, 2:1)
    '…with they brawls they accept disturbed our sport.' (Titania, 2:1)

    Oberon decides to put the magic potion in Titania's eyes with the aid of his servant Puck. He seems to want to teach her a lesson.

    'Wake when some vile thing is nearly.' (Oberon, 2:two)

    Once Titania has seen and fallen in love with Bottom, Oberon seems to forgive her and wants to put an finish to their arguments. They reunite before the terminate of the play.

    'Come up my queen, take hands with me…' (Oberon, iv:1)
  • Titania - Bottom

    When Titania start sees Lesser she falls in beloved with him instantly considering of the potion, fifty-fifty though he has the head of a ass. Bottom is confused as to why someone so beautiful would love him but is too besotted with the fairy queen and her attention.

    'And thy fair virtue's forcefulness perforce doth move me, On beginning view to say, to swear, I love thee.' (Titania, 3:i)
    '…reason and love keep niggling company these days.' (Bottom, three:ane)

    Titania showers Bottom with gifts and gives him everything he wants, much to the amusement of her fairy servants.

    'Or say, sweet dear, what thou desir'st to eat?' (Titania, iv:i)

    When the potion is reversed and Titania sees Lesser clearly, still with his ass'southward head, she falls instantly out of honey with him and thinks he is horrible.

    'O how mine eyes practise loathe his viasge now!' (Titania, 4:1)

Oberon

  • Oberon - Titania

    At the get-go of the play, Oberon and Titania's relationship is strained. They have been arguing over a petty changeling boy, who both of them desire to continue. Titania will not tell him where the boy is when he visits her.

    'Tarry, rash wanton.' (Oberon, ii:one)
    '…with they brawls they have disturbed our sport.' (Titania, 2:1)

    Oberon decides to put the magic potion in Titania'due south eyes with the help of his servant Puck. He seems to want to teach her a lesson.

    'Wake when some vile affair is near.' (Oberon, 2:two)

    Once Titania has seen and fallen in dear with Lesser, Oberon seems to forgive her and wants to put an end to their arguments. They reunite before the end of the play.

    'Come up my queen, have hands with me…' (Oberon, 4:1)
  • Oberon - Puck

    Puck is Oberon's servant and seems willing to practise anything for his principal, although Puck's mischievous side comes beyond conspicuously. Oberon tasks Puck with his own errands and seems to trust him.

    'I'll put a girdle round well-nigh the globe, In xl minutes.' (Puck, ii:1)
    'My gentle Puck, come hither'. (Oberon, 2:1)

    Oberon is bellyaching at Puck when he mistakes Lysander for Demetrius and directs him to go and fix it.

    'I go, I go, expect how I go! Swifter than an arrow from a Tartar's bow.' (Puck, iii:ii)
    'This is thy negligence.' (Oberon, 3:2)

    One time Puck has fixed his mistake their relationship seems to exist restored and Oberon treats Puck with the same respect he did earlier.

    'Welcome, good Robin.' (Oberon, 4:1)

Lesser

  • Bottom - Titania

    When Titania first sees Bottom she falls in love with him instantly because of the potion, even though he has the caput of a donkey. Bottom is confused as to why someone so beautiful would love him only is also besotted with the fairy queen and her attending.

    'And thy fair virtue'due south strength perforce doth move me, On starting time view to say, to swear, I love thee.' (Titania, three:one)
    '…reason and love keep trivial company these days.' (Bottom, 3:i)

    Titania showers Bottom with gifts and gives him everything he wants, much to the entertainment of her fairy servants.

    'Or say, sweet dear, what thou desir'st to swallow?' (Titania, 4:1)

    When the potion is reversed and Titania sees Bottom clearly, even so with his donkey'south head, she falls instantly out of love with him and thinks he is horrible.

    'O how mine eyes exercise loathe his viasge now!' (Titania, iv:i)

Puck

  • Puck - Oberon

    Puck is Oberon's servant and seems willing to practise annihilation for his principal, although Puck'south mischievous side comes across conspicuously. Oberon tasks Puck with his own errands and seems to trust him.

    'I'll put a girdle round about the world, In forty minutes.' (Puck, 2:1)
    'My gentle Puck, come up hither'. (Oberon, 2:1)

    Oberon is annoyed at Puck when he mistakes Lysander for Demetrius and directs him to go and prepare information technology.

    'I become, I get, look how I get! Swifter than an arrow from a Tartar's bow.' (Puck, 3:ii)
    'This is thy negligence.' (Oberon, 3:two)

    In one case Puck has fixed his fault their human relationship seems to exist restored and Oberon treats Puck with the same respect he did earlier.

    'Welcome, good Robin.' (Oberon, 4:1)

Demetrius

  • Demetrius - Hermia

    At the commencement of the play, Demetrius wants to marry Hermia but she is in dear with Lysander.

    '…I refuse to wed Demetrius.' (Hermia, 1:1)
    'Relent sweet Hermia.' (Demetrius, 1:1)

    Demetrius follows Hermia after learning she has run away with Lysander. When Lysander disappears Hermia blames Demetrius for killing him and does not trust him.

    'Out dog! Out Cur!' (Hermia, three:two)

    When Demetrius wakes and falls in love with Helena, Hermia is more than concerned about Lysander than Demetrius and blames Helena for what is happening.

    'My love to Hermia melted as the snow.' (Demetrius, 4:ane)
  • Demetrius - Helena

    At the start of the play Helena is in love with Demetrius, who she was in one case engaged to, but he does non honey her anymore. She tells him that Hermia is running abroad into the forest and he goes to follow her instead.

    'Through Athens I am thought as off-white as she…Demetrius thinks non so.' (Helena, 1:1)

    Helena and Demetrius' relationship gets worse in the forest. She follows after him and Demetrius tells her to go home. She claims she will just love him more.

    'I beloved thee not, therefore pursue me not.' (Demetrius, 2:1)
    'You describe me you hard-hearted determined.' (Helena, 2:1)

    Demetrius is affected by the love potion that Puck has given him and he suddenly falls in beloved with Helena. His behaviour has changed and so chop-chop, she thinks information technology'southward a cruel joke.

    'Oh Helen, goddess, nymph, perfect, divine!' (Demetrius, 3:ii)
    'O spite! O hell! I run across you are all bent to gear up against me for your merriment.' (Helena, 3:2)

    By the stop of the play Demetrius and Helena'southward human relationship has been restored and they are in love with each other.

    'The object and the pleasance of mine middle, Is only Helena.' (Demetrius, 4:one)
    'I have found Demetrius like a jewel, Mine own, and not mine own.' (Helena, 4:1)

Hermia

  • Hermia - Lysander

    At the showtime of the play, Lysander and Hermia's relationship seems strong. They have decided to marry each other even though Hermia's begetter wants her to marry Demetrius and the Duke, Theseus, has threatened that she will die if she doesn't obey her father.

    '…gentle Hermia, may I marry thee.' (Lysander, 1:1)
    'Before the time I did Lysander see, seem'd, Athens as a paradise to me…He hath turned a heaven unto a hell.' (Hermia, ane:one)

    Lysander and Hermia run away together into the forest to escape her male parent's plan and Theseus' decision. They stay together in the woods but Hermia asks that they sleep autonomously and Lysander respects this.

    '1 turf shall serve as pillow for us both.' (Lysander, 2:2)

    Lysander is affected by the dear potion that Puck gives to him by mistake. Information technology causes him to fall in love with Helena instead, because she is the first thing he sees. This hurts Hermia, who is confused and upset.

    'Content with Hermia? No, I practice repent the tedious minutes I with her accept spent.' (Lysander, two:2)
    '…can you lot do me greater harm than hate?' (Hermia, 3:2)

    When the furnishings of the potion wear off, Lysnader's feelings for Hermia return and the two of them go married, with Theseus conducting the service.

    'For in the temple, by and by, with united states, these couples shall eternally exist knit.' (Theseus, 4:1)
  • Hermia - Egeus

    Egeus has complete ability over Hermia, and is able to determine who she will marry. At the start of the play he chooses to use an ancient law to threaten her with death if she does not obey him in marrying Demetrius.

    'I beg the ancient privilege of Athens: As she is mine, I may dispose of her.' (Egeus, ane:1)
    'Be advis'd fair maid. To you your father should be as a God.' (Theseus, 1:1)
    'I would my father wait'd but with my optics.' (Hermia, 1:i)

    Hermia pulls dorsum some power by running away with Lysander, to escape Egeus' commands.

    'Lysander and myself will wing this place.' (Hermia, 1:ane)

    Egeus' power over Hermia is removed by Theseus' decree at the end of the play, which allows her to marry Lysander and disobey her father.

    'Fair lover, yous are fortunately met…For in the temple…These couple shall eternally be knit.' (Theseus, 4:1)
  • Hermia - Demetrius

    At the start of the play, Demetrius wants to marry Hermia merely she is in dear with Lysander.

    '…I refuse to wed Demetrius.' (Hermia, 1:ane)
    'Relent sweet Hermia.' (Demetrius, 1:1)

    Demetrius follows Hermia after learning she has run away with Lysander. When Lysander disappears Hermia blames Demetrius for killing him and does not trust him.

    'Out dog! Out Cur!' (Hermia, three:2)

    When Demetrius wakes and falls in love with Helena, Hermia is more concerned about Lysander than Demetrius and blames Helena for what is happening.

    'My dear to Hermia melted as the snow.' (Demetrius, 4:ane)

Lysander

  • Lysander - Hermia

    At the start of the play, Lysander and Hermia's human relationship seems stiff. They accept decided to marry each other even though Hermia's father wants her to marry Demetrius and the Knuckles, Theseus, has threatened that she will dice if she doesn't obey her father.

    '…gentle Hermia, may I marry thee.' (Lysander, 1:one)
    'Before the time I did Lysander see, seem'd, Athens as a paradise to me…He hath turned a sky unto a hell.' (Hermia, 1:1)

    Lysander and Hermia run abroad together into the forest to escape her father'south plan and Theseus' determination. They stay together in the forest simply Hermia asks that they sleep apart and Lysander respects this.

    'One turf shall serve as pillow for us both.' (Lysander, 2:2)

    Lysander is affected past the love potion that Puck gives to him past mistake. It causes him to fall in love with Helena instead, because she is the first thing he sees. This hurts Hermia, who is dislocated and upset.

    'Content with Hermia? No, I practise repent the tedious minutes I with her have spent.' (Lysander, 2:2)
    '…tin yous exercise me greater harm than hate?' (Hermia, 3:2)

    When the effects of the potion habiliment off, Lysnader'due south feelings for Hermia return and the two of them get married, with Theseus conducting the service.

    'For in the temple, past and by, with us, these couples shall eternally be knit.' (Theseus, iv:1)
  • Lysander - Helena

    Lysander knows Helena as the best friend of Hermia, who he wants to marry. Helena is the only person who knows when Hermia and Lysander run away together. He respects her and seems to want things to work out between her and Demetrius.

    'Helen cheerio. Every bit you on him, Demetrius dote on yous.' (Lysander, 1:1)

    Lysander and Helena'southward relationship changes when Puck gives him the love potion and makes him fall in love with her. Helena is confused because she knows how much he loved Hermia, her all-time friend.

    'And run through burn I will for thy sweet sake.' (Lysander, 2:2)
    'I thought you lord of more true gentleness.' (Helena, 2:2)

    Helena becomes more dislocated every bit Lysander makes swell declarations of love, thinking the whole affair must be a joke.

    'O spite! O hell! I meet you are all bent to set against me for your merriment.' (Helena, three:ii)

    Lysander and Helena'southward relationship returns to normal as the love potion is reversed and Lysander returns to loving Hermia.

Helena

  • Helena - Demetrius

    At the commencement of the play Helena is in love with Demetrius, who she was in one case engaged to, but he does non dear her anymore. She tells him that Hermia is running away into the forest and he goes to follow her instead.

    'Through Athens I am idea equally fair equally she…Demetrius thinks not and so.' (Helena, ane:1)

    Helena and Demetrius' relationship gets worse in the forest. She follows subsequently him and Demetrius tells her to become domicile. She claims she will but love him more.

    'I beloved thee not, therefore pursue me non.' (Demetrius, two:1)
    'You lot depict me you lot difficult-hearted adamant.' (Helena, 2:ane)

    Demetrius is affected past the love potion that Puck has given him and he all of a sudden falls in beloved with Helena. His behaviour has changed so quickly, she thinks information technology's a cruel joke.

    'Oh Helen, goddess, nymph, perfect, divine!' (Demetrius, 3:two)
    'O spite! O hell! I run across you are all bent to fix confronting me for your merriment.' (Helena, three:2)

    By the end of the play Demetrius and Helena's human relationship has been restored and they are in beloved with each other.

    'The object and the pleasure of mine middle, Is merely Helena.' (Demetrius, 4:1)
    'I have found Demetrius similar a jewel, Mine own, and not mine own.' (Helena, 4:i)
  • Helena - Lysander

    Lysander knows Helena as the best friend of Hermia, who he wants to marry. Helena is the only person who knows when Hermia and Lysander run abroad together. He respects her and seems to want things to work out betwixt her and Demetrius.

    'Helen adieu. As you on him, Demetrius dote on you.' (Lysander, 1:i)

    Lysander and Helena'south relationship changes when Puck gives him the love potion and makes him fall in love with her. Helena is dislocated because she knows how much he loved Hermia, her best friend.

    'And run through fire I volition for thy sweet sake.' (Lysander, 2:2)
    'I thought y'all lord of more truthful gentleness.' (Helena, 2:two)

    Helena becomes more confused as Lysander makes great declarations of love, thinking the whole thing must exist a joke.

    'O spite! O hell! I encounter you are all bent to set confronting me for your merriment.' (Helena, 3:2)

    Lysander and Helena's relationship returns to normal as the beloved potion is reversed and Lysander returns to loving Hermia.

Theseus

  • Theseus - Egeus

    At the outset of the play, Egeus has come up to Theseus to get his approval and support every bit he is trying to make Hermia marry Demetrius. As the Duke of Athens, Theseus has a lot of power in this situation.

    'Cheers good Egeus. What's the news with thee'. (Theseus, 1:1)
    'Total of vexation come up I, with complaint, Against my child.' (Egeus, 1:1)

    At the end of the play, Theseus uses his power over Egeus and overrules his decision, allowing Hermia and Lysander to marry.

    'Egeus, I will overbear your will.' (Theseus, 4:ane)

Egeus

  • Egeus - Theseus

    At the start of the play, Egeus has come to Theseus to go his approval and back up as he is trying to brand Hermia marry Demetrius. As the Duke of Athens, Theseus has a lot of power in this situation.

    'Thanks good Egeus. What's the news with thee'. (Theseus, 1:1)
    'Full of vexation come I, with complaint, Against my kid.' (Egeus, one:1)

    At the end of the play, Theseus uses his power over Egeus and overrules his decision, allowing Hermia and Lysander to marry.

    'Egeus, I will overbear your will.' (Theseus, 4:1)
  • Egeus - Hermia

    Egeus has complete ability over Hermia, and is able to determine who she volition marry. At the kickoff of the play he chooses to use an ancient constabulary to threaten her with decease if she does not obey him in marrying Demetrius.

    'I beg the ancient privilege of Athens: As she is mine, I may dispose of her.' (Egeus, 1:1)
    'Be advis'd fair maid. To you lot your father should exist as a God.' (Theseus, 1:1)
    'I would my father look'd but with my eyes.' (Hermia, 1:1)

    Hermia pulls back some power past running away with Lysander, to escape Egeus' commands.

    'Lysander and myself will fly this place.' (Hermia, 1:1)

    Egeus' power over Hermia is removed by Theseus' prescript at the end of the play, which allows her to marry Lysander and disobey her begetter.

    'Fair lover, you lot are fortunately met…For in the temple…These couple shall eternally be knit.' (Theseus, 4:1)

On this page students can suit the characters on the screen, showing the connections between the characters and their relationships. They can and so impress this using the button on the page and characterization them with their own quotes.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream Relationships,

Source: https://www.rsc.org.uk/shakespeare-learning-zone/a-midsummer-nights-dream/character/relationships

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