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Helena, also called Helen, (born c. 248, Drepanon?, Bithynia, Asia Minor—died c. 328, Nicomedia; Western feast day August 18; Eastern feast day [with Constantine] May 21), Roman empress who was the reputed discoverer of Christ's cross. (See also True Cross.)
- What kind of character is Helena?
- What happens to Helena?
- How is Helena different from Hermia?
- What is Helena afraid of?
- Why does Helena compare love to a child?
- How does Helena feel?
- Why is Helena in love with Demetrius?
- What does Helena symbolize?
- What does Helena decide to do at the end of the scene?
- What does Helena compare herself to?
- Why did Hermia and Helena fight?
- What does Helena wish for?
- Why is Helena so angry in this scene?
- Why is Helena upset?
- What is Lysander's personality?
What kind of character is Helena?
Helena is never criticised for her unrequited love for Demetrius; her constancy is seen by other characters as a great virtue, compared to his fickle nature. She also demonstrates great platonic love and sisterly devotion to Hermia. Within the cast of the lovers, her role is comparable to Lysander's.
What happens to Helena?
Anti-Monitor Crisis. During the Anti-Monitor Crisis, Helena as well as everyone in the multiverse except for the seven Paragons, was killed in an antimatter wave by the Anti-Monitor on December 10, 2019, only to be restored a month later, after the Paragons and the Spectre created a new universe.
How is Helena different from Hermia?
While Helena is tall and fair, Hermia is short and of a darker complexion. While they play different roles and love different people in the play, they both support the plot (or story-driving events) of the story by creating conflict.
What is Helena afraid of?
Helena is afraid of Hermia because Hermia is feisty and was a vixon when they were in school. Oberon tells Puck to make them tired so they fall asleep so Puck can take the spell off of Lysander, so he falls in love with Hermia again.
Why does Helena compare love to a child?
How does Helena describe love in her soliloquy? She describes love as being a blind child, because you are mislead into making a choice, and you can't see what you are getting into.
How does Helena feel?
Helena begins as a sad and lovesick figure, but because of the spell she ends up confused by the fact that both Lysander and Demetrius are in love with her. She does get her happy ending though, when Demetrius realises he loves her after all.
Why is Helena in love with Demetrius?
Why is Helena so in love with Demetrius? Helena is in love with Demetrius because before he tried to woo Hermia, he and Helena had been together. Helena has not stopped loving him even though he has obviously moved on. 4.
What does Helena symbolize?
Obsessed over Demetrius, Helena's character emphasizes the capriciousness of love and its excesses. ... She reminds us that love is blind, declaring that she is as beautiful as Hermia, so there is no logical explanation for Demetrius' sudden shift in affection.
What does Helena decide to do at the end of the scene?
What does Helena decide to do at the end of the scene? ... She hopes Demetrius will follow them and see Helena's devotion to him.
What does Helena compare herself to?
Another thing that bothered me was that Helena was given the potion and she falls madly in love with Demetrius (by accident it wasn't the original intension), that part is fine, but when she starts to compare herself to a “spaniel” or in better terms a dog.
Why did Hermia and Helena fight?
Hermia begins to suspect that Helena has somehow acted to steal Lysander's love from her, and she surmises that, because she is short and Helena is tall, Helena must have used her height to lure Lysander. She grows furious with Helena and threatens to scratch out her eyes.
What does Helena wish for?
Helena wishes her own smiles, prayers, and love could move Demetrius as Hermia's scorn has. 1.1. 200: Hermia, a little exasperated, declares that it's not her fault Demetrius loves her.
Why is Helena so angry in this scene?
Not surprisingly, Helena is angered by what she views as her friends toying with her, so she adds to the criticism by commenting on Hermia's stature. Indeed, height seems to play a role in love, and Hermia seems to believe that Lysander loves Helena simply because she is the taller of the two women.
Why is Helena upset?
Helena is upset because she thinks he is mocking her. ... Helena accuses Hermia of being apart of the "game" being played by Lysander and Demetrius. The "game" is that Lysander and Demetrius supposedly love her.
What is Lysander's personality?
Moreover, Lysander presents himself as a noble, loyal, and true individual when he plans their elopement and remains faithful to Hermia until placed under a magic spell. He also shows that he is fierce and that he is willing to fight for what he wants, which is to marry Hermia at all costs.
