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In A Midsummer Night's Dream, Egeus wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius. Hermia wants to marry Lysander.
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.
Egeus is Hermia's father.
Demetrius has Egeus's consent to marry her, but not, unfortunately, Hermia's.
Depends on where you come from I suppose. If you come from a place where the idea of "honour killings" of female relatives who show disobedience and signs of independence is accepted, then perhaps you will agree with Egeus. Most people, including Shakespeare's original audiences, would not.
Egeus was angry with his daughter Hermia because she refused to marry the man he had chosen for her, Demetrius, and instead wanted to marry Lysander. This went against Athenian law, and Egeus felt that Hermia was disobeying him and causing shame to their family.
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Lysander, who becomes Hermia's husband and Egeus's son-in-law (much against his will).
In A Midsummer Night's Dream, Egeus wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius. Hermia wants to marry Lysander.
Egeus is disturbed because his daughter Hermia refuses to marry the man he has chosen for her (Demetrius) and instead is in love with another man (Lysander). He believes that Hermia's disobedience goes against the Athenian law and customs, leading him to seek the Duke's intervention in enforcing his wishes.
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.
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.
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 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 was created in 1596.
Egeus wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius because he has chosen him as a suitable suitor for her. Egeus believes that Demetrius is the best match for Hermia due to factors like social status, financial stability, and reputation. He also feels that Demetrius is more obedient and will ensure Hermia's well-being.
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.