Theseus Quotes Flashcards

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Theseus warns Hermia that she should submit to his (father’s) wishes because she is a woman and daugher

A

To you your father should be as a god

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Theseus changes is personality from the beginning, becoming softer. He puts more value on effort than achievement.

A

in might, not merit

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He compares his wedding night with hippolyta to a man waiting for his fortune. Indicates his lack of understanding of true love. instead objectifying it.

A

Long withering out a young man’s revenue

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Theseus is done with lysander because hes in love with his daughter and he doesnt want that so he wnats to kill him

A

I beg the law, the law upon his head

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5
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Demonstration of theseus’ power

A

Egeus, I will overbear your will

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He is eventually convince that the two couples should get married - his blessing for the couples.

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These couples shall eternally be knit

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