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How Is Hermia Different In A Midsummer Night's Dream

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Two apples seemingly identical on a branch however they are different. On their insides one is ripped and the other one is sour. In the novel ,A Midsummer Night’s Dream ,we see 4 lovers fighting against each other because of the rules of the great chain of being and with magical interference.In their fights it was revealed that although Hermia and Helena may appear to be similar in both their acts and looks they are also very different from each other.Hermia and Helena might seem similar but they are also not.

At the first glance, Helena and Hermia are very similar, but they are also very different. Hermia is the daughter of Theseus and is in love with Lysander. When they were fighting Helena told Hermia that they were “like two artificial gods, have our needles created both one flower” (3.2.208-210). She also told Hermia: “two lovely berries molded on one stem”.( 3.2.216 ). As they are both nobles and chasers of love and It is clear to see that Hermia and Helena are both very like minded beings that share a lot of things.However, they are also very different. …show more content…

Which showed they are similar but different. Also, they were hurt by both men and from each other. For example when the 4 lovers were fighting Helena told Lysander ,Demetrius and Hermia. O spite! O hell! I see you are bent to set against me for your merriment.(3.2.148 -149 ) It is easy to see how Helena was hurt at that moment as she thought they all planned it against her while not knowing it was the

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