Egeus gets to choose who Hermia marries due to the patriarchal norms of ancient Athens, where fathers had legal authority over their daughters' marriage decisions. He is upset that Hermia wishes to marry Lysander instead of Demetrius, the suitor he has chosen for her. This reflects societal expectations that prioritize familial control and the father's preferences over the daughter's feelings and choices. Hermia's defiance against her father's wishes sets the stage for the central conflicts in "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
Demetrius has Egeus's consent to marry her, but not, unfortunately, Hermia's.
Egeus is Hermia's father.
In A Midsummer Night's Dream, Egeus wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius. Hermia wants to marry Lysander.
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 dislikes Lysander because he believes Lysander is not a suitable match for his daughter, Hermia. Egeus prefers Demetrius, who is more socially acceptable in his eyes, while Lysander's romantic affections for Hermia challenge Egeus's authority as a father. Additionally, Egeus views Lysander as a threat to his plans for Hermia's future, leading to a conflict between the characters.
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.
Egeus is Hermia's father.
Hermia
Egeus is Hermia's father in Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Their relationship is strained because Egeus wants Hermia to marry Demetrius, while Hermia is in love with Lysander. This conflict drives much of the plot of the play.
In A Midsummer Night's Dream, Egeus wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius. Hermia wants to marry Lysander.
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 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.
i think it was hermia's dad, egeus
Egeus.
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."
It is not clear from the text whether Egeus harbours a grudge against Hermia and Lysander. It's certainly played that way in the 1999 film. And it makes sense.