Theseus’s Appearance: Theseus is a handsome, vigorous young man armed with a sword. Symbol or Attributes of Theseus: His sword and sandals. Theseus’s Strengths: Brave, strong, clever, good with disguise. Theseus’s Weaknesses: May have been a bit deceptive with Ariadne.
Q. How did Theseus change the government of Athens?
How did Theseus change the government when he became King of Athens? He established a government by the people, where all were equal. He organized a commonwealth, resigned the throne, and became the Commander in Chief. Athens became the only really free state in the world at that time.
Table of Contents
- Q. How did Theseus change the government of Athens?
- Q. Why is Theseus a hero?
- Q. What heroic things did Theseus do?
- Q. How did Theseus make Hippolyta fall in love with him?
- Q. Why is Helena jealous of Hermia?
- Q. How did Helena betray Hermia?
- Q. How does Lysander fall in love with Helena?
- Q. Who does Helena end up with?
- Q. Who does puck think he has found sleeping in the woods?
- Q. What does Oberon decide to do when he realizes Puck put the juice on the wrong man’s eyes?
Q. Why is Theseus a hero?
Theseus is a legendary hero from Greek mythology who was considered an early king of Athens. Famously killing villains, Amazons, and centaurs, his most celebrated adventure was his slaying of the fearsome Minotaur of the Cretan king Minos.
Q. What heroic things did Theseus do?
He defeated four bandits, one monster pig and one giant, winning every battle through strength and cunning. When Theseus arrived at Athens, he did not reveal himself to his father.
Q. How did Theseus make Hippolyta fall in love with him?
How did Theseus make Hippolyta fall in love with him? Theseus conquered Hippolyta’s people and won her love through war.
Q. Why is Helena jealous of Hermia?
Lesson Summary First, Helena is jealous of Hermia because Helena’s betrothed, Demetrius, is in love with her. She wishes Demetrius would see in her what he sees in Hermia, and she complains about this at some length.
Q. How did Helena betray Hermia?
Helena betrays Hermia by telling Demetrius about her elopement plans. Helena is in love with Demetrius and thinks that by helping him, she will earn his love and gratitude. As he runs into the forest in search of Hermia, Helena runs after him.
Q. How does Lysander fall in love with Helena?
Her ardor catches the attention of Oberon, who commands that Puck enchant Demetrius so that he will fall back in love with Helena. When Puck mistakenly enchants a sleeping Lysander instead, Lysander wakes and falls instantly in love with Helena.
Q. Who does Helena end up with?
Demetrius
Q. Who does puck think he has found sleeping in the woods?
Puck enters, complaining that he has looked everywhere but cannot find an Athenian youth and pursuing lady. He is relieved when he finally happens upon the sleeping forms of Lysander and Hermia, assuming that they are the Athenians of whom Oberon spoke.
Q. What does Oberon decide to do when he realizes Puck put the juice on the wrong man’s eyes?
Oberon overhears Helena’s anguish at Demetrius’s scorn of her love. He decides to correct the situation by having Puck put a love potion into Demetrius’s eyes so that when he awakes, he will fall hopelessly in love with the first person he sees, which will be Helena.
