A Midsummer Night's Dream characters
Puck, or Robin Goodfellow, simultaneously performs two roles. On the one hand, we face a military man, as Lieutenant of Oberon. But on the other hand, it is a powerful spirit that travels around the world and takes on the appearance of a person. He can be perceived as an elf because he also likes...
Demetrius is a very amorous person with a volatile character. He has a wonderful upbringing; he is respected by Hermia’s father and his closest friends. However, Lysander does not trust him, suspecting him of duplicity. Despite his inconstancy, Demetrius shows an enviable persistence in...
In the image of Hermia Shakespeare embodied a young girl who believes in sincere feelings. Her fate falls cruelly. Father insists on her marriage to Demetrius because he sees in him an equal to himself. Hermia, however, loves Lysander, who did not manage to please her family. Not having any choice...
In the image of Lysander, Shakespeare portrayed a young man who falls in love with Hermia. But his tragedy is that her father has a deep hatred for him, and the Athenian laws are not on his side. Lysander is very observant, noticing the deceitfulness of Demetrius, while the others admire his...
Helena acts as a symbol of insane and capricious love. She is so obsessed with Demetrius that her excessive display of feelings leads him to fury. She is aware of self-deception but continues to pursue her lover, unable to stop. Helena is trying to understand the reason for their parting. She...
The nature of Theseus is ambivalent. Before us is a powerful Athenian governor, representing a harsh and fair law in the world of mortals. Here we could draw a parallel with the mission of Oberon. As a leader, Theseus has wisdom and tries to consider carefully the situation of everyone. He must...
Oberon is the crowned representative of the magical world. His presence tells us that the play should end happily. He sincerely sympathizes with all lovers, whose feelings were cruelly deceived. Oberon embodies some good spirit of family well-being, but he can show his “dark” qualities...
Titania is the personification of a strong feminine being. Shakespeare created her in opposition to Oberon, awarding her with magical power and royal title. She is in no way inferior to her husband. Perhaps this is the reason for the strife between them. Oberon in such way is trying to restore...
The most mysterious and conflicting personage is Egeus, the father of Hermia. He shows favor to Demetrius and fully supports an idea about marriage with him. But he also knows about the feelings of his daughter to Lysander. Driven by the need to regain own authority, the stiff-necked Egeus leads...
The mission of Philostrate in the play is to organize entertainment during the wedding ceremony between the Athenian governor Theseus and his chosen Hippolyta. The task is rather complicated because it is not easy to please the tastes of royal guests. Philostrate, like a magician, acts...
In the play, Shakespeare takes Hippolita a few words, but her role is certainly important. She belongs to the tribe of the Amazons, brutal warriors, which explains her independence. As the bride of Theseus, she claims a high position in the Athenian society. Hippolita has her own opinion that she...