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Why is it suprising that theseus and hippolyta are getting married?
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∙ 14y ago
In the Shakespeare play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, when we first see Theseus the first words out of his mouth are "our nuptual hour draws on apace". Now when a man walks on stage and the first thing he says is, "Hippolyta, we're getting married soon." how can this possibly be a surprise? We don't know who this man is or anything about him beforehand, and it is not inherently surprising that someone should be getting married.
If he said it in Act three, after we find out that he's already married, or he's a monk, or he's gay or something, then we might be surprised by this announcement. Likewise, if he said "Hippolyta, I have three legs", or, "Hippolyta, I was born on the moon" a little surprise might be expected. But this is not surprising.
It's not even surprising if you know the Greek myth, since it is part of the mythology that Theseus does marry Hippolyta.
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Who is hippolyta in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Hippolyta is the Queen of the Amazons, who is betrothed to Theseus, the Duke of Athens. In Greek mythology, these two legendary persons do in fact marry.
Who was planning a wedding at the beginning of midsummer nights dream?
Theseus and Hippolyta. Their nuptual hour draws on apace, or so we are told.
What role do Theseus and Hippolyta play in A Midsummer Night's Dream What is the significance of the fact that they are absent from the plays main action?
Theseus has the role of an authority figure, blocking the romance of Hermia and Lysander, and providing the motivation for them to enter the forest. Later, in the same role, Theseus is able to provide reconciliation and resolution to the lovers' situation by allowing them to pair off in the way they desire. Theseus and Hippolyta together provide the occasion of an upcoming marriage. This is the pretext for the mechanicals' play. Their wedding also becomes the event around which the final action in the play coalesces: the play Pyramus and Thisbe and the wedding of the lovers. Theseus as an authority figure can only operate in the town; in the forest he is beyond his jurisdiction, which is why Hermia and Lysander go there. For so long as the action is in the forest, Theseus is absent. Oberon is the king there.
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.
What will happen if hermia disobeys her father?
Theseus (the Duke of Athens) states that on his wedding day to Hippolyta, Hermia must make her decision to either: 'die the death or abjure forever the society of men' or marry Demetrius - she either has to marry Demetrius, be put to death or become a nun.
Who married theseus?
Two women married Theseus. These were Hippolyta and Phaedra. Theseus did not have both as wives simultaneously.
Whose wedding is being anticipated in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
A Midsummer Nights Dream takes place in the city of Athens, where king Theseus is getting ready to marry Hippolyta - the queen of the Amazons - who is a prisoner of war. Theseus is clearly very excited about the marriage. We never really find out how Hippolyta feels about it.
What is the relationship between hippolyta and theseus?
She never was Hippolyta or Antiope depending on which Greek myth you read was a queen of the Amazons and in Greek myth was either abducted or wooed in to becoming Theseus wife or concubine.
Why does the love of Hippolyta and Theseus cast doubts on the play's happy ending?
In one version Hippolyta's death is caused by the marriage of Theseus to Phaedra.
What was the fight between Theseus and Hippolyta about?
She was jealous when Theseus cast his eyes on Phaedra.
Who bore Theseus a son?
Theseus had children by both of his wives. His first wife was Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons. Some also claim that he married Antiope, Hippolyta's sister instead. One child, Hippolytus, resulted from this marriage. Theseus also had a second wife, Phaedra, that bore him two sons, Demorphon and Acamas.
What did Theseus and Hippolyta do with the Indian boy?
Nothing. Theseus and Hippolyta didn't even know about him. It was Oberon and Titania who were arguing about the Indian boy who ended up being a page to Oberon.
In the book midsummers night dream how does hippolyta come to be betrothed to theseus?
Hippolyta is conquered in battle by Theseus and taken as a prisoner. Theseus eventually wins her over with his charm and persuades her to marry him.
Who is Theseus mom and dad?
Theseus and Hippolyta are not at all related in any way in Greek mythology. You might be thinking about Shakespeare's play, A Midsummer Night's Dream. In this play, Hippolyta, an Amazon, is engaged to Theseus, the Due of Athens.
How does theseus try to impress hippolyta what could his hounds?
Theseus impresses Hippolyta by showing off his hunting hounds. He boasts about the hounds' strength, bravery, and loyalty, highlighting their abilities in tracking down and capturing prey. Through this display, Theseus aims to demonstrate his power and prowess as a hunter, potentially appealing to Hippolyta's appreciation for such qualities.
How did Queen Hippolyta die?
In Greek/Roman myth "all" of these apply." Was Hippolyta killed by Hercules thinking she was planning to kill him during his 9th labor? Was Hippolyta killed by Theseus during the Attica war? Was Hippolyta killed by her sister Pentheselia by accident during a hunt? Was Hippolyta killed by a fellow Amazon Molpadia to prevent Theseus from violating her during the Attica war? Or did Hippolyta die a normal but grieving death after her defeat in the Attica War?
Does Theseus have any sons or daughters?
A son, Hippolytus, by the Amazon queen Hippolyta.
