Love is a strong power in which that can influence an individual's action and in a larger scale, a society. In the play A Midsummer Night’s Dream, William Shakespeare clearly depicts how the course of true love never runs smooth through the couple, Hermia and Lysander. (The problem begins with Egeus complaining and disapproving their relationship. In the name of authority, he forces Hermia to marry Demetrius, a man who only sees her as a title.) Although Hermia knows the consequences of questioning the law of authority, she still pushes the boundaries for love, reflecting how love and reason share little company.
Despite spelling out the outcomes for rejecting the arranged marriage, Theseus also tries persuading Hermia to reconsider the situation. Without second thoughts, Hermia remains firmly standing on her decision. Not only is she sticking with the decision, she is willing to hold up her innocence for Lysander and accept any consequences heading its way. (The name Hermia is the feminine name of Hermes. This connection maybe the reason why Shakespeare chooses the name Hermia: Hermes literally means boundary markers, making the opposite Hermia, the boundary breaker.) Someone who is willing to fight and die for
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For them to be together, Lysander proposes to flee far from Athens, to a place where the law cannot reach them. Then during the planning, he says “if you love me the most, then sneak out tomorrow night and meet me in the woods.” (His tone is emphasized on “if you … , then ...” as if he’s questioning her love for him.) With reply, Hermia states the old saying “by all the vows that ever men have broke, in number more than ever women spoke”, wondering whether that will happen. Though questioning, she confidently says yes. In addition, Lysander also says “keep promise, love.” Hearing such tones in a voice causes suspicion, but Hermia risks her chances for