Examples Of Hermia In A Midsummer Night's Dream

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(MIP) One significant trait for Hermia is her key determination and strong-willed character, which can be represented by a tied knot. (SIP-A) Throughout the play “A Midsummer Night's Dream,” Hermia can be characterized as determined due to all her seen actions and words. Hermia and her love for Lysander are two key aspects of her showing her determination and strong-willed character. Hermia is very well aware of her social status in life and knows what she is able to do with that. When her father, Egeus, had gone to Theseus, the duke, he had tried to make Hermia marry Demetrius, and only Demetrius. Even after she is told of these outcomes of choosing not to marry Demetrius, she continues to go on and refuse to tell Theseus about marrying Demetrius. As Hermia …show more content…

Now much beshrew my manners and my pride. If Hermia meant to say Lysander lied, But, gentle friend, for love and courtesy, lie further off in human modesty. Such separation, as may well be said, becomes a virtuous bachelor and a maid. So far, distant, and good night, sweet friend. 2.2. What is the difference between a '' and a ''? 45-66) In previous examples, Hermia had always been fighting to marry Lysander; however, this clearly shows how much Hermia will stand up for herself and set herself to something, no matter how much she loves someone. She wants to hold true to herself, and she knows they are not married yet. Even though she truly loves Lysander, she is very strong-willed, will not do what she does not want to do, and will make sure of that. (SIP-B) Furthermore, the determined and strong-willed character of Hermia can be symbolized by a tied knot. (STEWE-1) A tied knot can symbolize Hermia's trait of determination because once a knot is tied, it is very difficult to untie that same knot. Similar to that, a tied knot can be compared to determination in a different way as well. As a knot is difficult to untie, from the perspective of the knot, it will not be easily

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