Why is egeus mad at lysander

Everything changed, however, when Demetrius turned his amorous gaze from Helena in order to pursue Hermia. Suddenly, Hermia had two suitors, and Helena had none. Helena is left feeling cast aside and unappealing. What starts out as mere jealousy becomes full-blown animosity by Act III. Lysander, charmed by fairy magic, abandons Hermia and pursues Helena instead. This reversal induces Hermia to rage and causes great torment for Helena.

SparkTeach Teacher's Handbook. Who does Egeus want Hermia to marry? Lysander, Demetrius Why is Egeus mad at Lysander? What are the rights of men? What is more important:love or duty? How do you know? Women have few rights. Men rule. Duty is ranked higher. Hermia is being asked to marry Demetrius out of duty not love. What three choices does Theseus give Hermia? Who do you think Shakespeare wants the audience to sympathize with: Egeus or Herma?

Hermia because she is weaker and helpless. Who does Lysander suggest marry Demetrius? Do you agree? Why or Why not? Love is never easy. How can you tell? Depressed, angry, confused How does Helena feel towards Hermia? She wants Demetrius.

What does he say of his worthiness? He seduced Helena What does Helena wish for? What does Helena with for? What does Helena decide to do at the end of the scene?

What does she hope will happen? Tell Demetrius of the plan. In these scene we are introduced to a group of men who seem to be having a meeting; what is this meeting about? He has a beard growing in What part is bottom assigned? What part s does he also want to play? What is your impression of Bottom?

Lion and Thisbe. Where do the men agree to rehearse? Why do they not want to rehearse in town? The woods. The do not want to cause a scene. Act Two: We are now introduced to the enchanted realm of this play: the forest and the fairies that inhabit it. In the opening, puck meets a fairy servant to the queen. They discuss a certain situation regarding King Oberon and Queen Titania. What are Oberon and Titania fighting about?

Titania stole a boy from the Indian king and Oberon is jealous. What kind of mischief does the fairy claim claim Robin Goodfellow has caused? He goes around scaring the maidens of the village, stealing milk, and causes horses to wonder aimlessly What sorts of tasks does Puck perform for the King? Where does Titania say that Oberon has been? Who does she tease him about being in love with? With another women, Hippolyta queen of the amazon Who does Oberon say Titania is in love with?

Theseus Who are Oberon and Titania fighting over? The Indian boy In your own words, what is the story behind the flower that Oberon asks Puck to fetch him?

What does Oberon intend to do with it? The flower now has powers. He wants her to fall in love with a beast What does Oberon overhear in the wood? Helena and Demetrius How does Demetrius treat Helena? How does she respond? What does Oberon do to Titania as she lies sleeping? He puts the love potion in her eyes and hopes the first thing she sees is an ugly creature when she wakes.

What happens to Hermia and Lysander in the woods? What do they decide to do? What does Hermia insist upon? The two got lost in the woods. They decide to sleep in the woods and leave in the morning. Lysander wants to sleep next to Hermia but she wants to keep her distance. What does Puck assume about Hermia and Lysander? What does he do? He assumes they are fighting. He puts the potion on Lysander. What happens when Helena comes across Lysander? She wakes him up. What does Lysander swear as he runs after Helena?

She thinks he is mocking her. He swears his loyalty to her. Why is her dream important? She dreams that a serpent ate her heart. It foreshadows heartbreak.

Act Three: What is the first problem Bottom brings up concerning the play? What is his solution to this problem? A prologue be written which explains that no one is really killed and that he is not Pyramus — only an actor — and therefore there is nothing to fear.

He will read this and it gives him more stage time. What is the second problem brought up by Snout? Take a look at the scene. Who has the most lines? Are they using prose or verse? Actors at the RSC often put the language into their own words to help them understand what they are saying. You can click on the text that is highlighted for extra guidance.

Close Egeus. Full of vexation come I, with complaint Against my child, my daughter Hermia. Be it so she will not here before your grace Consent to marry with Demetrius, I beg the ancient privilege of Athens: As she is mine, I may dispose of her; Which shall be either to this gentleman Or to her death, according to our law Immediately provided in that case.

Vexation means to be very annoyed about something. What say you, Hermia? Be advised, fair maid, To you your father should be as a god. Demetrius is a worthy gentleman. So is Lysander. In himself he is. I would my father looked but with my eyes. Rather your eyes must with his judgement look.