Theseus Quotes Flashcards
Theseus warns Hermia that she should submit to his (father’s) wishes because she is a woman and daugher
To you your father should be as a god
Theseus changes is personality from the beginning, becoming softer. He puts more value on effort than achievement.
in might, not merit
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.
Long withering out a young man’s revenue
Theseus is done with lysander because hes in love with his daughter and he doesnt want that so he wnats to kill him
I beg the law, the law upon his head
Demonstration of theseus’ power
Egeus, I will overbear your will
He is eventually convince that the two couples should get married - his blessing for the couples.
These couples shall eternally be knit
