The Oppression Of Hermia's Identity

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Hermia is a gentle, beautiful and loving soul that has been oppressed by societal norms. In her time, women were seen as property. For instance, her own father and The Duke of Athens demand that she marry Demetrius or face death. Hermia’s autonomy is violated and she is having her sexual experiences regulated by family and state. However, she is brave and courageous enough to take on the challenge of being sexually autonomous. This will cause her to feel torn and insecure about her identity, since her society is one that does not respect her beauty or independence.
Hermia is a tender lover who prefers to share her love with Lysander instead of Demetrius. By doing this, she is oppressed by her own father and the patriarchal institutions of

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