A woman's virginity, which implies her chastity, is promise that her husband's paternity will never be questioned". ... The preservation of a woman's virginity is a recurring theme in Shakespeare's plays; in A Midsummer Night's Dream, we see Helena make known her love for Demetrius, which of itself is a measure executed almost exclusively by men. ... In A Midsummer Night's Dream, Titania rules and governs the fairies, sometimes in complete independence. ... We see this again in A Midsummer Night's Dream; Hermia is faced with several options: marry Demetr...

• Word Count: 2000
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate