A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1 Interview: Egeus, Hermia, Demetrius, Lysander Pt 2

The transcript discusses Hermia's predicament as her father, Aegis, brings her before Duke Theseus to force her to marry Demetrius, despite her love for Lysander. Aegis invokes the ancient privilege of Athens, which allows him to decide Hermia's fate. Theseus advises Hermia to view her father as a god and presents her with three choices: marry Demetrius, face death, or live as a nun. Lysander argues his worthiness to marry Hermia, revealing Demetrius' past with Helena. Theseus plans to discuss the matter further with Aegis and Demetrius, while Hermia must decide her future by the next new moon.

What is the main reason Aegis brings Hermia before Duke Theseus?

• To disown Hermia

• To force Hermia to marry Demetrius

• To ask for Theseus's blessing for Hermia's education

• To seek permission for Hermia to marry Lysander

What does the ancient privilege of Athens allow a father to do?

• Decide his daughter's career

• Choose his daughter's friends

• Determine his daughter's fate, even unto death

• Select his daughter's hobbies

How does Theseus suggest Hermia should view her father?

• As a friend

• As a god

• As a mentor

• As an equal

What does Hermia wish regarding her father's perspective?

• That he would support her education

• That he would see things from her perspective

• That he would choose a different suitor for her

• That he would allow her to travel

What are the options Theseus gives Hermia if she refuses to marry Demetrius?

• Marry Lysander, become a nun, or leave Athens

• Marry Demetrius, face death, or become a nun

• Marry Demetrius, marry Lysander, or face exile

• Become a nun, face exile, or marry Theseus

What complicates the situation further regarding Demetrius?

• He has a secret family

• He is already married

• He is in love with Theseus

• He was wooing Helena, making her fall in love with him

What does Theseus plan to do after hearing about Demetrius's past with Helena?

• Ignore the situation

• Arrange a marriage between Demetrius and Helena

• Speak privately with Aegis and Demetrius

• Punish Demetrius