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In Act 2, sc. 1, Helena tells Demetrius that he can treat her like a spaniel (dog), "I am your spaniel,..". Further she says he can spurn her or hit her or just generally treat her badly. And he has already done that, dumping her so he can go chasing after Hermia. Lysander accuses him of this to the Duke and the Duke says he had already heard about it. (in Act 1 Scene 1)

Generally, things do not look so hopeful for Helena and Demetrius. He is inclined to treat her badly, and her self-esteem is so poor that she is prepared to take it. This is a recipe for an abusive relationship.

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