Her father, Egeus, has dragged Hermia off to Theseus's court in a desperate attempt to compel his daughter to comply with his wish that she marry Demetrius, rather than her beloved, Lysander. ... What is remarkable about Hermia's response to both her father and to Theseus is that it is impassioned but logical, convincing but calm. ... In fact, her most strict critic is her own son, Hamlet, who finds it utterly despicable that his mother pursues his own uncle for a romantic relationship after her husband's death. ...

• Word Count: 2208
• Approx Pages: 9
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• Grade Level: Graduate