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What was the proper role for women or daughters in anthenian society according to egeus and theseus?
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Describe Theseus's character. What sort of leader does he seem to be?
Theseus is a great leader. this is because he cares for his his people and enforces the law of the land. he is also a selfless leader because he wants everyone to be happy on his wedding day and he gives the working mens play a chance even though Philostrate told him it was terrible.
What is the meaning of Egeus speech?
Egeus' speech in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" conveys his desire for his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius, despite her love for Lysander. He appeals to Theseus, the Duke of Athens, to uphold the law that gives him control over Hermia's marriage. Egeus believes Hermia should obey his wishes or face consequences.
What did egeus threat hermia is she didn't marry demitruis?
Egeus threatens to have Hermia executed if she does not marry Demetrius in accordance to an ancient Athenian law. Theseus proposes another option of lifelong chastity as a nun in an effort to avoid putting her to death.
When was Egeus created?
Egeus was created in 1596.
Who is Egeus in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Egeus is Hermia's father.
Who is Theseus in a midsummer nights dream?
Theseus is a Duke in a midsummer nights dream. He wants to marry Hippolyta, and when he hears that Egeus and his daughter Hermia are having difficulties, he gives Hermia three options: To become a nun, to marry Demetrius or to die.
Adjectives for egeus in midnight summers dream?
Egeus is powerful and protective
How does the story of Hippolytus and Phaedra bring about the end of Theseus?
It brings about his loss of popularity in Athens; and his eventual wandering to Lycomedes of the island of Skyros who threw Theseus off a cliff.
Why has egeus brought his daughter and two suitors to theseus?
Egeus is angry because Hermia refuses to obey his wishes on who she should marry. He has arranged a marriage between Demetrius and Hermia, but Hermia is not cooperating because she is in love with Lysander. It can also be argued that Egeus is angry not simply because of her disobedience, but also because she has actually fallen in love with someone else.
Who had the consent of egeus to marry hermia?
Demetrius has Egeus's consent to marry her, but not, unfortunately, Hermia's.
How are Hermia and Egeus related in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Hermia is the daughter of Egeus in the play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Egeus wants Hermia to marry Demetrius, but she is in love with Lysander. This conflict drives much of the plot in the play.
