Character Analysis

Character Analysis of "Theseus"

Throughout the story Theseus was laid back waiting upon the arrival of his marriage. "now fair Hippolyta our nuptial hour draws apace. Four happy days bring in another moon." (Shakespeare 7). After the first act of the book Theseus becomes an obsolete character. When we first met him it seemed as though he would be loud, energetic, and play a large role is the plot. But as it turns out he just got the lovers revelations started. After which we never hear from him until the end when the lovers are set straight.

When the play began it seemed as though Theseus was going to be a very heartless and cruel character throughout the book. "For you, fair Hermia, look you arm yourself to fit your fathers will, or else the law of Athens yields you up to death." (Shakespeare 15). In this sense...