character, Demetrius is very difficult to identify except by his relation to the

one he loves, or, more particularly, to the one who loves him. Helena's

ridiculous chasing after him and his irritation with her are the primary marks of

his character. While in this uncharmed state, he even begins to threaten

Helena with bodily harm, coming off as not quite the gracious courtly lover he

truly means to be. It's simple to discover his unchivalrous character by how

easily his eye was distracted from Helena by Hermia in the beginning. He

could be a gentle, loving man if he truly desired, but he takes satisfaction

being put in his place by others. In the end, still under the spell of fairy magic

and therefore not seeing with true eyes, he seems a bit imbecilic laughing at

the acted "lovers" in the play. He doesn't realize it, but he is in a play of his

own. Likewise, as with the other characters, what happens to him is far more

going against his privilege. B. Demetrius takes advantage of his stature by

points out the political stature of his being that constitutes Hermia as his.

her. C. Initially in love with Hermia, he uses rudeness to ward off Helena's

remedy, my lord, when walls are so williful to hear without warning.

interesting than the sort of character he is. I.Demetrius' unwelcome deceit and

Shakespeare, William. A Midsummer Night's Dream

a "terse and charmless candour"(Mcleish): Do I entice you? Do I speak you

a single character. Demetrius, as a character, is essential to the play, for a

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