A Midsummer Night's Dream
Explain the relationship between the four lovers at the beginning of the play.
Act 1
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Act 1
Something like: Lysander and Hermia are in love with each other, but Hermia's father, Egeus, favors a second suitor, Demetrius, for his daughter instead. Meanwhile, Demetrius had a love afair with Helena but has deserted her. Helena still longs for Demetrius.