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What is the comparison between Lysander and Demetrius in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Many people think they are so alike you cannot tell them apart, but there is a difference. Without the assistance of the love flower, Lysander is a true lover, and a very considerate one. He does not take advantage of Hermia when they are alone in the woods. He is prepared to sacrifice his life in Athens to exile himself with Hermia. Demetrius is more changeable. He has dumped Helena so as to have a chance with Hermia, even though he knows Hermia does not love him. He is quite happy to go along with Egeus's plan to force Hermia into marrying him. He threatens to rape Helena when they are alone in the woods, and only desists when she says that it won't be rape because she will be consenting. During the Pyramus and Thisbe play, poor Starveling gets heckled right out of his text by guess who? Demetrius, aided and abetted by Theseus. All Starveling had to say was "horned moon" and away Demetrius went with the dirty joke. Lysander does not take part in the heckling and encourages Starveling, saying "Proceed, moon". Lysander is much kinder; Demetrius is rather mean. Indeed it appears that Shakespeare, in drawing the characters of Demetrius and Helena, was portraying an abusive relationship. Helena is a person of low self-esteem ("I am as ugly as a bear") who feels that she deserves, unworthy as she is, to be mistreated by her lover ("I am your spaniel.") Demetrius is unfortunately one of those weak and cruel men who is happy to oblige.
How far can a bear run into the woods?
To the center of whatever "woods" the bear happens to be in. Running any further, the bear will be running "out" of the woods, more than he is running into itHalfway. Beyond that, the bear is running out of the woods.
How far can a forester fun into the woods?
halfway, after that he is running out
What would have happened if Oberon had not interfered?
We cannot be totally sure, but very possibly Hermia and Lysander may have made it to his aunt's place and got married. Or they might have been so lost in the woods that they came out of them right into the arms of Hermia's father. Hermia may have decided to become a nun. If Hermia and Lysander did make it to the aunt's place, then Demetrius probably would have given up on her, but may have gone after another wealthy girl and not Helena. Maybe Helena would decide to become a nun. Take your pick.
Who wrote into the woods?
Colin Dexter wrote The Way Through the Woods.
How is Helena to blame for the confusion in the woods?
Helena is not directly to blame for the confusion in the woods. The confusion mainly arises due to the magical interference of Oberon and Puck, who meddle with the love interests of the characters. However, Helena's pursuit of Demetrius in the woods contributes to the confusion and complicates the relationships between the characters.
What us a midsummers night dream by shakespeare about?
The main story line is that two couples have run away into the woods outside Athens. Lysander and Hermia love each other, and are attempting to elope together. Demetrius also loves Hermia, and is following them. Helena loves Demetrius, and is following him. The King of the Fairies, Oberon, tells his assistant Puck to rub a love potion onto Demetrius' eyes - so that Demetrius will fall in love with Helena (and there will be two couples). Puck rubs the potion on Lysander's eyes by mistake, but then realises and rubs some on Demetrius' too. So now Lysander and Demetrius both love Helena, but nobody loves Hermia. Same situation as at the start of the story, only sdrawckab.
Why does Helena tell Demetrius that Hermia and Lysander were running away?
Demetrius and Lysander both love Hermia. Helena loves Demetrius. Helena tells Demetrius about Hermia leaving with Lysander because she thinks it'll make him love her instead of the woman that ran away with another man.
What happens between Helena and Lysander in the woods in a midsummer's night dream?
In "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Helena chases after Lysander in the woods, believing he is mocking her. Lysander, under a spell by Puck, professes his love for Helena instead of Hermia, causing confusion and chaos among the lovers.
How tall is Helena Marie Woods?
Helena Marie Woods is 5' 3 1/2".
Why were the men running through the woods in Huckleberry Finn?
To get away
What is the birth name of Helena Linder?
Maria Helena Fialho Gouveia's birth name is Maria Helena Varela Gomes.
What is the comparison between Lysander and Demetrius in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Many people think they are so alike you cannot tell them apart, but there is a difference. Without the assistance of the love flower, Lysander is a true lover, and a very considerate one. He does not take advantage of Hermia when they are alone in the woods. He is prepared to sacrifice his life in Athens to exile himself with Hermia. Demetrius is more changeable. He has dumped Helena so as to have a chance with Hermia, even though he knows Hermia does not love him. He is quite happy to go along with Egeus's plan to force Hermia into marrying him. He threatens to rape Helena when they are alone in the woods, and only desists when she says that it won't be rape because she will be consenting. During the Pyramus and Thisbe play, poor Starveling gets heckled right out of his text by guess who? Demetrius, aided and abetted by Theseus. All Starveling had to say was "horned moon" and away Demetrius went with the dirty joke. Lysander does not take part in the heckling and encourages Starveling, saying "Proceed, moon". Lysander is much kinder; Demetrius is rather mean. Indeed it appears that Shakespeare, in drawing the characters of Demetrius and Helena, was portraying an abusive relationship. Helena is a person of low self-esteem ("I am as ugly as a bear") who feels that she deserves, unworthy as she is, to be mistreated by her lover ("I am your spaniel.") Demetrius is unfortunately one of those weak and cruel men who is happy to oblige.
How does Helena feel during A Midsummer Night's Dream?
She is tall and awkward which contrasts with Hermia's small and gracefulness. She loves Hermia as a sister, but at the same time she's mad with jealousy, to the point that she tells the man she loves (who is actually in love with Hermia) about her best friend's (Hermia) departure into the woods. Throughout the entire play she is self-conscious , sad, lonely, used (by Demetrius), and jealous (Or Hermia). That is, until the very end when Puck(My hero), makes Demetrius fall in love with Helena (the woman he's slept with and who loves him).
Who got their hair hung in a tree while running through the woods and died?
Absalom.
Can you help me with A Midsummer Night Dream question describe the experiences of the lovers in the woods which led them to believe that they had a dream after they had awaken?
OK, basically, I think the idea is to think of all the things that happened that seemed unreal. Basically these are all of the effects of the love potions: Lysander leaving Hermia for Helena, Demetrius falling for Helena and abandoning Hermia, Helena getting mad at everyone, Hermia getting mad at Helena, and the boys going off to fight each other. You would have to describe these things in more detail of course.
What is the rough plot of a mid summer nights dream?
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" is a comedy by William Shakespeare that follows the intertwining stories of four lovers in a magical forest, where fairies manipulate their emotions. The play also features a group of amateur actors who unintentionally become involved in the chaos, resulting in a comedic series of misunderstandings and misadventures.
