Character Analysis Of Puck

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Character Analysis of "Theseus" Throughout the story, Theseus was laid back waiting upon the arrival of his marriage. "Now fair Hippolyta our nuptial hour draws apace. Four happy days bring in another moon." (Shakespeare 7). After the first act of the book Theseus becomes an obsolete character. When we first met him it seemed as though he would be loud, energetic, and play a large role is the plot. But as it turns out he just got the lovers revelations started. After which we never hear from him until the end when the lovers are set straight. When the play began it seemed as though Theseus was going to be a very heartless and cruel character throughout the book. "For you, fair Hermia, look you arm yourself to fit your fathers will, or else the law of Athens yields you up to death." (Shakespeare 15). In this sense he tells a girl that if she marries against her fathers will, she will be punished to death. When he talks it is never cruel or harsh tone, but the content can be strict and severe. When looking at the lovers from Theseus' point of view it might seem simple to what they should do. In his reality the matter is open and shut. I believe that this shows how shallow minded the duke really is. He believes that true love comes after the wishes of a father. "To fit the fancies of your father's will, or else the law of Athens yields you up to death." (Shakespeare 15). To this statement made by Theseus shows the narrow mindedness of not only the duke, but also of the era. This was the mindset of the country marry of a daughter to the richest, not to the one they love. In the book Theseus "won" his wife through war. He was the war hero and she was his spoil. To this Theseus sees no problems. Though Shakespeare hints that she was not actually in love with Theseus. When Theseus says, "How slow this old moon wanes!" (Shakespeare 7). Hippolyta replies "four
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