Although the importance of the women is overlooked, they end up having a big impact by upholding their beliefs in both of these stories. Juana and Hermia both feel controlled by the men in their lives and struggle to do what they believe is right. In The Pearl, Juana endeavors to get rid of a pearl that threatens the safety of her family. The pearl was supposed to be a financial savior however, greed has turned Kino into a monster. Likewise, in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hermia struggles to marry the man that she loves, but cannot, because her father wishes for her to marry a wealthy man. Hermia faces possible punishment which could include death if she disobeys her father’s will.
Both of the characters show great motivation and determination but are not able to proceed without overcoming great opposition the from male
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Hermia runs away from her dad, Egeus so she can avoid him and Demetrius. Hermia runs away with Lysander so they can get married. Hermia tells Helena her plan to run away with Lysander reassuring her and wishing good luck to her with Demetrius. Hermia supports Helena and Demetrius for the fact that Demetrius will be distracted by her. Juana is forced to run away with Kino because many people discovered that he had a pearl. People who knew about the pearl were greedy themselves and would kill whoever they needed too just for this pearl. Kino and Juana traveled north with Coyotito to hide and are helped out by Kino’s loyal brother, Juan Tomás. Juan Tomás disagrees with Kino and thinks that the pearl is dangerous. Juana just wants to throw back the pearl, but with Kino by her side, she will have to live with the immoral consequences of this pearl. They both connect for the reason that Juana and Hermia are doing all that they can do to try to do what's right. With Egeus’s malicious influence on Hermia and Kino’s blindness for the truth, many consequences impact everyone's