Right after that Helena and Demetrius arrive in to the woods . ... Oberon overheard the entire conversation so he decides to make Demetrius to fall in love with Helena. ... When Lysander awakes the first person he sees is Helena, he immediately falls in love with here. ... In the middle of Demetrius and Lysanders argument about who loves Helena more, Hermia walks in and she can not believe that Lysander loves Helena. ... The instant imbalance is the triangle love among the four young Athenians: Hermia loves Lysander, Lysander loves Hermia, Helena loves Demetrius, and Demetrius loves Hermia ins...

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At the given time, Demetrius goes into the woods after his love with Helena in tow. ... During their clandestine meeting, Oberon notices Demetrius and Helena coming through the woods with Demetrius acting extremely nasty to Helena. ... While in search of Demetrius and Helena, Puck runs aground Lysander and Hermia. ... Demetrius and Helena come across Lysander and Hermia sleeping. Out of pure chance, Lysander first noticed Helena when he awoke. ...

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Lysander and Hermia flee into the woods pursued by Demetrius who is being pursued by Helena. ... Oberon places the potion on Demetrius as well who also falls in love with Helena. ... Hermia thinks that Helena has done something to steal Lysander from her. ... The two new couples return to Thesus and profess that Demetrius no longer wants Hermia but Helena. Thesus declares that Hermia be wed to Lysander and Helena to Demetrius at his wedding at once. ...

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Puck is also directed to apply the flower to Demetrius, the object of Helena's affection. Puck, in his characteristically blundering fashion, applies the flower to Lysander, the Love of Helena's friend Hermia. After realizing his mishap, Puck applies the flower to Demetrius, sending both men into blind devotion to Helena. ... In true romantic fashion, the two young men decide to duel over the affection of Helena. Hermia is left broken-hearted and begins to strike out against her former friend Helena. ...

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In contrast with Hermia, Helena thinks that love makes a person be blind. ... Demetrius loves Helena before doting Hermia. ... Helena replies that the reason of Demetrius's treachery is "Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind" (773). In this sentence, "the mind" looks like erotic desire because Helena figures "love " as "blind Cupid". ... And more, Helena thinks that she dotes on Demetrius in the same way that he dotes on Hermia. ...

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Helena remarks to herself that she envies them their happiness. ... They exit the grove, with Helena following closely behind Demetrius, and Oberon materializes. He declares that before the night is out, Demetrius will be the one chasing Helena. ... Simultaneously, Helena pursues Demetrius through the glade. ... Saying that she is out of breath, Helena remains behind, bemoaning her unrequited love. ...

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For instance, Lysander falls deeply in love for Helena (under the influence of the magical flower juice), causing both Helena and Hermia in total confusion. DEMETRIUS & HELENA The final couple here that I would like to discuss is Demetrius and Helena who are indirectly connected with the previous couple which I have justified my views. ... The conflict arises when Demetrius changes his mind for Hermia's outer (physical appearance) beauty instead of Helena. ... I can conclude that Demetrius "fickleness" is the main cause that creates a great deal of heartache for Helena. ....

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Although brief, the audience notes as his devotion sways from Hermia to Helena. ... Finally, the fourth love interest illustrates the unrequited love present among Demetrius and Helena. ... While one must recognize Demetrius" fickle nature, it is also important to note his cold-heartedness to Helena. ... However, despite his callousness, Helena's infatuation does not stray. ...

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Yet to make the situation even more complicated, Helena loves Demetrius but she repulses him. ... Oberon wanted Puck to cast the magical love flower into the eyes of his wife, Titania, and Demetrius so that he return Helena's passion for him. ... So now both men love Helena and Hermia does not know what to do with herself. ... Lysander once again loves his fair Hermia, and Helena is loved by Demetrius. ...

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On the other hand, Helena is in love with Demetrius. ... He awakes to Helena, who now has two men in love with her. ... Helena and Hermia argue because Helena thinks that Hermia is in on the men's "joke." ... Hermia and Helena were once intimate friends, but Helena is suspicious of Hermia's involvement in the men's "joke." ... The submissive nature of women enables Hermia and Helena to bear their lover's abuse. ...

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However, Hermia loves Lysander and Helena loves Demetrius, who does not love her in return. After Puck places a love spell on Lysander and Demetrius, they both fall in love with Helena. Helena feels the men are mocking her in her love for Demetrius. A confused Hermia begins to resent Helena, and Helena believes Hermia is also making fun of her. ... What is ultimately important though, is that Helena and Hermia are steadfast in their love for Demetrius and Lysander, respectively. ...

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Pucks tries to do something good but he accidentally puts the potion on Lysander instead of Demetrius, causing Lysander to fall in love with Helena. This causes many problems so he puts the potion on Demetrius, and he too falls in love with Helena. ... Hermia and Helena then start to call each other names: "O me! ...

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Helena's desperate and unrequited love for Demetrius represents much more than a foolish girl in love; 'Use me as your spaniel: strike me, spurn me' represents the sacrifices women had to make for marriage in Elizabethan times. ... Helena's use of the word 'spaniel' suggests she would be as obedient as a puppy, and he Demetrius' possession if only he would love her, she even exclaims 'the more you beat me, the more I will fawn on you'. This reference to domestic violence may have been unquestioned by an Elizabethan audience, but this, and Helena&...

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In the whimsical world of William Shakespeare's comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, there are several important female characters involved. Obviously some might say that the two lovers, Hermia and Helena, are the most important females to the story but I tend to think that the Titania the fairy quee...

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In William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, there are many characters with their own personalities. Each character has his or her own interesting quirks. Each personality shines in its own way throughout the play. Three main characters are Titania, Oberon, and Robin Goodfellow. These th...

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