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What causes Helena to become angry with Hermia and why does Helena refuse to believe her friend and her would - be lovers?
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Helena is Miss Low-Self-Esteem. According to her, she is as ugly as a bear and deserves to be treated by Demetrius in the same way he treats his spaniel. So when Lysander and Demetrius come along professing their love for her, she thinks they must be making fun of her because she is so much less attractive than Hermia. Then along comes Hermia, who is bewildered by Lysander's change of behaviour. Helena does not see this for what it is. She assumes that Hermia must immediately see that Helena is being made fun of, and if she is a good friend she would take Helena's side. Since she doesn't take Helena's side, Helena immediately comes to the conclusion that Hermia is part of this imaginary plot against her, and she gives Hermia a long lecture about being a better friend. Hermia expresses her incredulity: "I am amazed at your passionate words. I scorn you not; it seems that you scorn me." As crazy as Helena's logic seems to be, it is just the kind of reasoning you find in people who are convinced of their own worthlessness.
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What causes Helena to become angry with Hermia?
One Answer:Physically, Helena is tall and blonde and Hermia is short and dark. Hermia is optimistic and upbeat. She has confidence in Lysander and his love for her. She has a difficult time being persuaded that Lysander is more interested in Helena than in her. Once this sinks in, her reaction is to get mad at Helena for taking him away. Helena, on the other hand, has no self-esteem at all. She invites Demetrius to beat her and treat her like a dog ("I am your spaniel"). When Lysander and Demetrius say they love her she will not believe them, because she cannot believe that anyone could love her. "I am as ugly as a bear" she says. The contrast between bouncy, confident Hermia and whiny, self-effacing Helena couldn't be greater. Another Answer:I'd honestly say that there isn't much difference between them. Some Shakespeare analysts look at a Midsummer Night's Dream as an example of a story with no psychologically realistic characters. The idea that characters need to act like real people is more of 20th century notion. In other words, a Midsummer Night's Dream is more focused on Shakespeare's ideas of dreams vs. reality rather than a study of characters. The fact is, Hermia and Helena, Lysander and Demetrius, they're not all that different from each other! Apart from their names and who they like in the beginning, we could not tell them apart from their speech or dialogue. They have no personality or will power of their own, which is why they are almost always controlled by the love potion that puck sprinkles in their eyes.In the first act, Helena is the jealous one because both men love Hermia. Later on, (not sure if it's the second act or not) Hermia is the jealous one, suggesting that the only thing that separates her from her sisterly double, Helena, is the fact that she was not in Helena's shoes. Lysander loved her so she didn't act jealous. But the moment the two men switched to Helena, she acted the same way. This shows that they are kind of the same person.That's just one way of looking it but I'm sure you could find critics who disagree.
What is conflict in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
There are a number of conflicts which drive the play. There is a conflict between Hermia and Lysander on the one hand and Egeus and Demetrius on the other over who should marry Hermia (and who should decide). Theseus' answer to Hermia causes friction with Hippolyta in many productions. As the lovers' plot develops, conflict erupts between Hermia and Helena. The play starts also with conflict between Titania and Oberon over the Indian boy.
What happens in midsummer night's dream act 4?
Lysander loves Hermia and Hermia loves Lysander. Demetrius used to love Helena but is now in love with Hermia. Helena loves Demetrius. Egeus, Hermia's father, orders Hermia to marry Demetrius and gets the Duke of Athens involved, who explains to Hermia that if she does not obey her father she may be beheaded or forced into a life of nunnery. Next, Hermia and Lysander escape to the forest to hide from the Duke and Egeus, but Demetrius and Helena follow. Meanwhile, Oberon, King of the Fairies, and Titania, Queen of the Fairies are arguing over a boy who Titania adopted. Later, Oberon orders Puck to squeeze a special love juice in Titania's eyes as she sleeps so that the first creature she sees when she wakes up, she will fall in love with. Then, after hearing Demetrius rejecting Helena, Oberon decides that Puck should then squeeze juice into Demetrius' eyes to make him fall in love with Helena. However, Puck makes a mistake and puts the juice in the eyes of Lysander instead. Helena then stumbles over Lysander and awakes him, which causes him to then fall in love with Helena, growing hatred for Hermia, and rejects her for her best friend and man stealer Helena. In the middle of all of this confusion, a group of workmen from Athens are rehearsing a play that they will perform at the Duke's wedding. The two main actors are Nick Bottom and Peter Quince. Puck mischieviously casts a spell on Nick Bottom and magically gives him the head of a donkey! But, Bottom is the very first thing that Titania sees as she awakes and instantly falls in love with him! As Titania and Bottom admire eachother, Oberon again orders Puck to make sure DEMETRIUS falls in love with Helena and eventually Puck gets it right. Although, with Lysander AND Demetrius follow Helena like lost puppies, Helena feels she is being mocked. Finally Oberon decides that all the confusion must come to an end and puts all four lovers to sleep and gives Lysander an antidote for the juice so that he will again fall in love with Hermia. Oberon also gives Titania an antidote and the Fairy King and Queen are reunited. Theseus and Hippolyta find the four lovers in the forest and see the love they have for their admired ones and decide that they should have a joint wedding. So, they all live happily ever after, whilst watching Nick Bottom and Peter Quince's dedicated play.
What causes Romeo to become so upset when he speaks with the nurse?
because she is not giving any details.
Who teases th nurse and causes her to become crass in Romeo and Juliet?
Mostly Mercutio, Benvolio, and their friends, however Romeo played a slight part.
What causes Helena to became angry with hermia In your opinion why does Helena refuse to believe her freand and her would be lovers?
Helena thinks Hermia, Lysander, and Demetrius are mocking her. This is because Hermia loves Lysander (he loves her in return) and Demetrius hates Helena. I would know this because we just did the play today in Lit class. I was switched out to be a part and got Helena.
Who is Helena's rival in midsummer Night's Dream?
Helena's rival in A Midsummer Night's Dream is Hermia. They both love the same man, Demetrius, which causes tension and conflict between them throughout the play.
What causes Helena to become angry with Hermia?
One Answer:Physically, Helena is tall and blonde and Hermia is short and dark. Hermia is optimistic and upbeat. She has confidence in Lysander and his love for her. She has a difficult time being persuaded that Lysander is more interested in Helena than in her. Once this sinks in, her reaction is to get mad at Helena for taking him away. Helena, on the other hand, has no self-esteem at all. She invites Demetrius to beat her and treat her like a dog ("I am your spaniel"). When Lysander and Demetrius say they love her she will not believe them, because she cannot believe that anyone could love her. "I am as ugly as a bear" she says. The contrast between bouncy, confident Hermia and whiny, self-effacing Helena couldn't be greater. Another Answer:I'd honestly say that there isn't much difference between them. Some Shakespeare analysts look at a Midsummer Night's Dream as an example of a story with no psychologically realistic characters. The idea that characters need to act like real people is more of 20th century notion. In other words, a Midsummer Night's Dream is more focused on Shakespeare's ideas of dreams vs. reality rather than a study of characters. The fact is, Hermia and Helena, Lysander and Demetrius, they're not all that different from each other! Apart from their names and who they like in the beginning, we could not tell them apart from their speech or dialogue. They have no personality or will power of their own, which is why they are almost always controlled by the love potion that puck sprinkles in their eyes.In the first act, Helena is the jealous one because both men love Hermia. Later on, (not sure if it's the second act or not) Hermia is the jealous one, suggesting that the only thing that separates her from her sisterly double, Helena, is the fact that she was not in Helena's shoes. Lysander loved her so she didn't act jealous. But the moment the two men switched to Helena, she acted the same way. This shows that they are kind of the same person.That's just one way of looking it but I'm sure you could find critics who disagree.
What is conflict in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
There are a number of conflicts which drive the play. There is a conflict between Hermia and Lysander on the one hand and Egeus and Demetrius on the other over who should marry Hermia (and who should decide). Theseus' answer to Hermia causes friction with Hippolyta in many productions. As the lovers' plot develops, conflict erupts between Hermia and Helena. The play starts also with conflict between Titania and Oberon over the Indian boy.
How did Saint Helena die?
Helena died of natural causes - old age.
What happens in midsummer night's dream act 4?
Lysander loves Hermia and Hermia loves Lysander. Demetrius used to love Helena but is now in love with Hermia. Helena loves Demetrius. Egeus, Hermia's father, orders Hermia to marry Demetrius and gets the Duke of Athens involved, who explains to Hermia that if she does not obey her father she may be beheaded or forced into a life of nunnery. Next, Hermia and Lysander escape to the forest to hide from the Duke and Egeus, but Demetrius and Helena follow. Meanwhile, Oberon, King of the Fairies, and Titania, Queen of the Fairies are arguing over a boy who Titania adopted. Later, Oberon orders Puck to squeeze a special love juice in Titania's eyes as she sleeps so that the first creature she sees when she wakes up, she will fall in love with. Then, after hearing Demetrius rejecting Helena, Oberon decides that Puck should then squeeze juice into Demetrius' eyes to make him fall in love with Helena. However, Puck makes a mistake and puts the juice in the eyes of Lysander instead. Helena then stumbles over Lysander and awakes him, which causes him to then fall in love with Helena, growing hatred for Hermia, and rejects her for her best friend and man stealer Helena. In the middle of all of this confusion, a group of workmen from Athens are rehearsing a play that they will perform at the Duke's wedding. The two main actors are Nick Bottom and Peter Quince. Puck mischieviously casts a spell on Nick Bottom and magically gives him the head of a donkey! But, Bottom is the very first thing that Titania sees as she awakes and instantly falls in love with him! As Titania and Bottom admire eachother, Oberon again orders Puck to make sure DEMETRIUS falls in love with Helena and eventually Puck gets it right. Although, with Lysander AND Demetrius follow Helena like lost puppies, Helena feels she is being mocked. Finally Oberon decides that all the confusion must come to an end and puts all four lovers to sleep and gives Lysander an antidote for the juice so that he will again fall in love with Hermia. Oberon also gives Titania an antidote and the Fairy King and Queen are reunited. Theseus and Hippolyta find the four lovers in the forest and see the love they have for their admired ones and decide that they should have a joint wedding. So, they all live happily ever after, whilst watching Nick Bottom and Peter Quince's dedicated play.
How did St. Helena die?
St. Helena died of natural causes, old age.
How did Saint Helena of Constantinople die?
St. Helena died of natural causes - old age.
What drug causes you to become hallucinogenic?
I believe that there is a fish that of you eat you will start hallucinating.
What happens in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
PLOT SUMMARY: Lysander loves Hermia and Hermia loves Lysander. Demetrius used to love Helena but is now in love with Hermia. Helena loves Demetrius. Egeus, Hermia's father, orders Hermia to marry Demetrius and gets the Duke of Athens involved, who explains to Hermia that if she does not obey her father she may be beheaded or forced into a life of nunnery. Next, Hermia and Lysander escape to the forest to hide from the Duke and Egeus, but Demetrius and Helena follow. Meanwhile, Oberon, King of the Fairies, and Titania, Queen of the Fairies are arguing over a boy who Titania adopted. Later, Oberon orders Puck to squeeze a special love juice in Titania's eyes as she sleeps so that the first creature she sees when she wakes up, she will fall in love with. Then, after hearing Demetrius rejecting Helena, Oberon decides that Puck should then squeeze juice into Demetrius' eyes to make him fall in love with Helena. However, Puck makes a mistake and puts the juice in the eyes of Lysander instead. Helena then stumbles over Lysander and awakes him, which causes him to then fall in love with Helena, growing hatred for Hermia, and rejects her for her best friend and man stealer Helena. In the middle of all of this confusion, a group of workmen from Athens are rehearsing a play that they will perform at the Duke's wedding. The two main actors are Nick Bottom and Peter Quince. Puck mischieviously casts a spell on Nick Bottom and magically gives him the head of a donkey! But, Bottom is the very first thing that Titania sees as she awakes and instantly falls in love with him! As Titania and Bottom admire eachother, Oberon again orders Puck to make sure DEMETRIUS falls in love with Helena and eventually Puck gets it right. Although, with Lysander AND Demetrius follow Helena like lost puppies, Helena feels she is being mocked. Finally Oberon decides that all the confusion must come to an end and puts all four lovers to sleep and gives Lysander an antidote for the juice so that he will again fall in love with Hermia. Oberon also gives Titania an antidote and the Fairy King and Queen are reunited. Theseus and Hippolyta find the four lovers in the forest and see the love they have for their admired ones and decide that they should have a joint wedding. So, they all live happily ever after, whilst watching Nick Bottom and Peter Quince's dedicated play.
What are some examples of love in A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Some examples of love in A Midsummer Night's Dream include the love triangle between Hermia, Lysander, and Demetrius, Titania's infatuation with Bottom after being enchanted by Puck, and the love between Theseus and Hippolyta. Additionally, the reconciliation of the mischievous Puck and the fairy queen Titania also demonstrates love and forgiveness.
Was Saint Helena martyred?
No, Saint Helen died of natural causes and was not a martyr.
