How did Demetrius and Lysander fall in love with Helena?

Answer 1

Lysander fell in love with Helena because Puck mistook him for Demetrius and put the juice of the magical flower on his eyes. Helena was the first thing Lysander saw when he woke up and due to the aspects of the magical flower, he fell in love with her. To correct his mistake, after instructed by Oberon, Puck then puts the juice from the magical flower on Demetrius' eyes. The first thing Demetrius saw was Helena. They were in love with her at the same time.

Answer 2

She, Helena feels as though Hermia, must have traded bodies with her or something close, like she lives in a dream until Hermia does not agree with having no one and they have a huge fight even though Helena never wanted Lysander to love her, and completly forget about Hermia, who were entitled to marry that very morning.

Answer 3

Helena lacks self-esteem. She shows it by asking Hermia to teach her how to attract Demetrius, when she begs Demetrius to treat her like his spaniel, when she says that she is "ugly as a bear". How could Lysander or Demetrius love someone who is ugly as a bear? She just can't believe it.

Answer 4

At first she thinks he's mistaken, but when she finds out he isn't she assumes that he must be making fun of her. Her self-esteem is so low, she cannot accept that he might really be attracted to her.

Answer 5

Because Helena has severe self-esteem issues. She does not believe herself worthy of anyone's love, and hopes to get Demetrius's love by offering to do demeaning things, like be like a spaniel to him. She cannot believe that Lysander would spontaneously make a declaration of love for her. According to her she is "ugly as a bear".

Answer 6

Since Demetrius had been a dirty man before, he is not treated as well and perhaps, Egeus wants to re-think forcing his daughter to marry such a man.

Answer 7

She doesn't believe him. She thinks it's some kind of sick practical joke.

Answer 8

She didn't believe it. She thought he was teasing her.