Egeus requests the Duke of Athens, Theseus, to enforce the Athenian law that allows him to choose a suitable husband for his daughter, Hermia. He is upset because Hermia wishes to marry Lysander, whom he disapproves of, and instead wants her to marry Demetrius. Egeus seeks the Duke's intervention to either compel Hermia to comply with his wishes or face the consequences of defying her father's authority.
Egeus is Hermia's father.
Egeus is angry because Hermia refuses to obey his wishes on who she should marry. He has arranged a marriage between Demetrius and Hermia, but Hermia is not cooperating because she is in love with Lysander. It can also be argued that Egeus is angry not simply because of her disobedience, but also because she has actually fallen in love with someone else.
Demetrius has Egeus's consent to marry her, but not, unfortunately, Hermia's.
Egeus complained to Prince Theseus because his daughter, Hermia, refused to marry Demetrius, the man Egeus had chosen for her. Instead, Hermia was in love with Lysander, which Egeus viewed as defiance of his authority and the Athenian law that required daughters to obey their fathers. Egeus sought the prince's intervention to enforce his will and ensure that Hermia complied with his wishes. This situation sets the stage for the ensuing conflicts in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
Egeus claims that Lysander has bewitched his daughter, Hermia, by using "the love potion" of his persuasive words and charms to manipulate her affections. He accuses Lysander of enchanting her with his wit and demeanor, leading her to reject the suitor Egeus has chosen for her, Demetrius. Egeus believes that Lysander's influence has distorted Hermia's judgment and desires.
Egeus is a strict and traditional father who is determined for his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius, despite her love for Lysander. He is loyal to the Duke of Athens and seeks his judgment in enforcing his wishes. Egeus is a symbol of authority and control within the play.
Egeus' speech in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" conveys his desire for his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius, despite her love for Lysander. He appeals to Theseus, the Duke of Athens, to uphold the law that gives him control over Hermia's marriage. Egeus believes Hermia should obey his wishes or face consequences.
Egeus was created in 1596.
Egeus is Hermia's father.
Egeus shows up in Act 1 Scene 1 of the play dragging along his daughter Hermia. He has come to see the Duke, asking him to apply the law relating to a father's right to choose a husband for his daughter.
Egeus is powerful and protective
Egeus is angry because Hermia refuses to obey his wishes on who she should marry. He has arranged a marriage between Demetrius and Hermia, but Hermia is not cooperating because she is in love with Lysander. It can also be argued that Egeus is angry not simply because of her disobedience, but also because she has actually fallen in love with someone else.
Demetrius has Egeus's consent to marry her, but not, unfortunately, Hermia's.
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.
Hermia
In A Midsummer Night's Dream, Egeus wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius. Hermia wants to marry Lysander.
Egeus accuses Lysander of seducing his daughter, Hermia, and corrupting her with false promises of love. He believes Lysander has won her affections through deceit, leading Hermia to defy her father's wishes to marry Demetrius, the man Egeus has chosen for her. Egeus demands that Hermia obey him and marry Demetrius, threatening her with severe consequences if she does not comply.