Interaction Between Characters in A Midsummer Night’s Dream

The interaction between the characters in the play added a great deal of comedy to the piece as a whole.

The relationship between Hermia and Demetrius is mirrored in the relationship between Helena and Demetrius.  Hermia scorns Demetrius just as Demetrius scorns Helena, but both Demetrius and Helena chase after the person who caused them pain.  I don’t understand how anyone can continuously go back to someone who has hurt them so.  Yet, these relationships are presented in a comic way.  Helena even says that she is Demetrius’ dog that will follow him to the end no matter how much he beats her down.  Unknowingly, Demetrius acts this way towards Hermia.  Even though it is obvious that Hermia is hopelessly in love with Lysander.  This unrequired love had a comic twist to it. 

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