A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1 Performance: Theseus Lines 46-52

The transcript discusses the father's role as a creator and authority over his daughter, likening him to a god who has the power to shape or alter her fate. It also highlights Demetrius as a worthy gentleman, suggesting his suitability as a suitor.

What does the speaker imply about the father in the text?

How is beauty described in relation to the father?

What does the phrase 'form in wax' suggest about the father's influence?

What does the text suggest about the power dynamics between the father and the daughter?

In what way is Demetrius characterized in the text?