foolishly, and the character Bottom states, "O what fools these mortals be". They are foolish because

they act like children. Although Lysander, Hermia, Demetrius, and Helena appear grown-up, when

they are in love they act foolishly. The four teenage lovers are fools.

Demetrius is a fool because he is unaware that his love changes through out the play. At the

start of the play Demetrius does not love Helena. (II ii,line 188) Demetrius says, "I love thee not,

therefore pursue me not." (II ii,line 194) "Hence, get thee gone, and follow me no more." In III ii,

Demetrius after being juiced begins to love Helena. (III ii,line 169-173) Demetrius says, "Lysander,

keep thy Hermia; I will none. If e'er I loved her, all that love is gone. My heart to her but as guest-

wise sojourned, And now to Helen is it home returned, There to remain." This proves he is a fool,

because he is not aware of his changing love for Helena.

Helena is a fool because Demetrius does not love

been ever crossed, It stands as an edict in destiny. Then let us teach or trial patience, Because it is a

Lysander is a fool because he persuades Hermia to avoid death and run away with him.

Hermia must marry Demetrius or she will be put to death. (I i,line 83-88) Theseus says, "Take time to

ever comprehends." William Shakespeare's A Midsummers Night's Dream shows

in the wood, a league without the town." Lysander is a fool because he convinces Hermia to risk

choose love by another's eyes." Hermia loves Lysander. (I i,line 150-155) "If then true lovers have

168-169) Hermia says, "My good Lysander, I swear to thee by Cupid's strongest bow," (I i,line 178)

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