Throughout A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Helena was deemed as unwanted. Demetrius thought of her as a wretch. She constantly had to validate herself because no one else would. Helena demonstrates that loneliness is inevitable through unwanted affection, wavering self-confidence, and false love.
One way that Helena demonstrates that loneliness is inevitable is through unwanted affection. The first quote that supports this,“ The more I love, the more he hateth me.” (I.I). This evidence shows that Helena constantly showed Demetrius love and affection. Whatever she did, would push Demetrius away more. Eventually she would have wore out and given up, leading to loneliness. Another way that Helena demonstrates that loneliness is inevitable is through