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Why does the love of Hippolyta and Theseus cast doubts on the play's happy ending?
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In one version Hippolyta's death is caused by the marriage of Theseus to Phaedra.
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In Shakespeares play A Midsummer Night's Dream What would life for Theseus and Hippolyta life be like in 5 years?
They would be very happy because although Thesus and Hippolyta's marriage was pre-arranged, they are are very sweet pair and will love each other for ever.
How is hippolyta's reasoning concerning how quickly the next four days will pass different from that of theseus?
Theseus says "but O! methinks how slow this old moon wanes; she lingers my desire . . ." Hippoolyta says "Four days will quickly steep themselves in night; four days will quickly dream away the time." Why the difference? The answer comes a few lines later when Theseus says, "Hippolyta, I woo'd thee with my sword, and won thy love doing thee injuries." This method of courting doesn't usually result in a happy, eager bride. Theseus can hardly wait for the wedding night, so time goes slow for him; Hippolyta has no reason to look forward to it so her last four days of freedom will go all too quickly.
What does this mean Now fair Hippolyta your nuptial hour draws apace Four Happy Days bring in another moon?
This is a quote from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." It signifies the impending wedding of Hippolyta and Theseus and their anticipation for the happy occasion. The mention of "four happy days" suggests that the wedding will take place in four days' time, coinciding with the next full moon.
How have Oberon and Titania been involved in the past with Theseus an hippolyta and why have they come to Athens?
To start with the last question first, they have come for the wedding. During the argument, Titania says "Why art thou here but that, forsooth, the bouncing Amazon, your buskin'd mistress and your warrior love to Theseus must be wedded." Oberon replies, "How canst thou thus for shame Titania glance at my credit with Hippolyta, knowing I know thy love to Theseus." She says that this is not true; that his accusation is "the forgeries of jealousy." It does rather sound like Oberon thinks he has some "credit with Titania" but this might be Oberon's wishful thinking. At the wedding the fairies do not show themselves to bless the happy couple; they do it secretly. And this suggests that possibly these love-relationships are all happening in Titania and Oberon's minds, and they actually don't have any relationship with Theseus and Hippolyta.
What is the first three lines of midsummer nights dream?
The first three lines of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare are: "Now, fair Hippolyta, our nuptial hour Draws on apace; four happy days bring in Another moon: but, oh, methinks, how slow
What marriage is the most stable at the end of Midsummer Nights Dream?
It is difficult to tell because we leave the couples on their wedding night. However we have to have some concern about Helena's lack of self-esteem and Demetrius's callousness. Their relationship has elements which could turn to abuse. Theseus and Hippolyta have a political marriage and Theseus "won [her] with [his] sword", but Theseus seems to have earned Hippolyta's respect in his resolution of the lovers' problems. Oberon and Titania may be happy now but they'll be fighting again soon, and then they'll make up again. They appear to be that kind of couple. Lysander and Hermia are a strong couple who love and respect each other. There is no imbalance or tendency to argue. They look like the most stable couple.
Was A Raisin in the Sun a happy ending or a not happy ending?
no
When was Happy Ending - story - created?
Happy Ending - story - was created in 1949.
Did perseus story have a happy ending?
the story has a happy ending
Was rabbit proof fence a happy ending?
yes it was a happy ending
What is a play with a happy ending called?
A Christmas carol
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.
