Why do Lysander and Hermia go to sleep in the woods?
Lysander admits that he has forgotten the way to his aunt’s house and says that they should sleep in the forest until morning, when they can find their way by daylight. Lysander wishes to sleep close to Hermia, but she insists that they sleep apart, to respect custom and propriety.
Who does Lysander control in A Midsummer Night’s Dream?
Helena
While under Oberon’s spell, Lysander desperately wants Helena to believe that he loves her. Lysander uses poetic language and insults Hermia to convince Helena he loves her. Lysander is not successful in his attempt to control Helena because Helena does not believe him.
What kind of character is Lysander?
First of all, Lysander is a clever character, and he thinks on his feet. Second, he is fierce, and he fights his own battles instead of backing away. Finally, he stays true and noble, as his beliefs do not change through all five acts of the play.
What hope does Helena have by telling Demetrius of Lysander and Hermia’s flight *?
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| What hope does Helena have by telling Demetrius of Lysander and Hermia’s flight? | She anticipates the sweet pain of following him to and from the appointed wood while he is pursuing Hermia. |
What animal does Puck turn bottom into?
donkey
During play rehearsal, Bottom’s head is transformed (by Puck) into that of an “ass” (donkey), making him the butt of the play’s biggest joke. Clueless that he’s been transformed, Puck declares that his friends have run away from him in fear because they’re trying to “make an ass” out of him (3.1.
What is Lysander motivated by?
Character Motivation Lysander encourages Hermia to run away with him to his aunt’s house so that the pair can be married. When in the forest, Lysander tries to get her to lay with him but he is unable to convince her.
Who used to be in love with Lysander?
After Lysander is put under Puck’s spell, being mistaken for Demetrius he falls in love with Helena, but Helena loves Demetrius. Eventually, the spell is reversed and Lysander marries Hermia. There is a party at the end where the Mechanicals perform their play and Hermia and Lysander get married.
Is Lysander a flat or round character?
The main characters, the lovers (Demetrius, Lysander, Hermia, and Helena), are round characters. Each of the lovers has his or her good and bad points, and these qualities are brought out when they run away from society and into the woods.
What kinds of comments do Theseus Lysander and Hippolyta make during the prologue to the play?
Lysander and Hippolyta make some snarky comments, but again Theseus replies that the prologue was like a tangled chain, messed up but not really broken. Pyramus, Thisbe, Wall, Moonshine, and Lion arrive on stage, and the prologue continues. Quince introduces all of the players and the part they’re meant to play.
Why is Helena angry with Lysander at the end of Act II?
Why is Helena upset at the end of Act II? She thinks Lysander is teasing her. Explain the difference between Oberon’s use of the love potion on Titania and his intended use of it on Demetrius. He want revenge on Titania and to help Helena.