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.
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Egeus is Hermia's father.
Egeus is powerful and protective
Demetrius has Egeus's consent to marry her, but not, unfortunately, Hermia's.
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.
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Egeus is a strict and traditional father who is determined for his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius, despite her love for Lysander. He is loyal to the Duke of Athens and seeks his judgment in enforcing his wishes. Egeus is a symbol of authority and control within the play.
In A Midsummer Night's Dream, Egeus wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius. Hermia wants to marry Lysander.
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Egeus is Hermia's father in Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Their relationship is strained because Egeus wants Hermia to marry Demetrius, while Hermia is in love with Lysander. This conflict drives much of the plot of the play.