Hermia is in love with Lysander, who is not the man (named Demetrius) her father wants her to marry. That was very ambitious for someone of her time, because usually daughters listened to whatever their fathers said. She also wanted to run away and marry Lysander. Thirdly, she stood up to the king and told him of her love for Lysander.
Hermia.
Egeus, her father.
Helena is contrasted with Hermia.
This quote is from William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." It is said by the character Lysander to Hermia, expressing his desire to be with her.
A Midsummer Night's Dream begins with two sets of lovers, Lysander and Hermia and Helena and Demetrius.
A headstrong woman, who wants to be independent and choose who she loves and wants to marry.
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.
Hermia
Hermia is portrayed as a young woman in William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." While an exact age is not specified in the text, she is typically depicted as a teenager or young adult, likely in her late teens.
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.
Demetrius is a character in William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." He initially loves Hermia but is later enchanted to love Helena instead. Ultimately, he ends up marrying Helena.
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