Helena Before the start of the play, Helena has been jilted by her boyfriend, Demetrius, who has decided that he now loves her best friend, Hermia. Helena doesn't bear a grudge toward Hermia, nor does she react angrily to Demetrius. ... Helena tells Demetrius about the elopement plans of Hermia and Lysander, thinking that he'll react with gratitude. Of course, his actual reaction is to take off in pursuit of Hermia, insulting Helena as she follows him into the woods. ... He falls in love with Helena instantly, and abandons Hermia without a second thought - treating his f...

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