Some traits from the English 10 homework blog – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Characters and traits (adjectives)
Egeus
Powerful
Protective
Quotes that illustrate those traits
With cunning hast thou filch'd my daughter's heart,/Turn'd her obedience, which is due
to me,/To stubborn harshness” (Act I, scene 1, lines 36-38)
And she is mine, and all my right of her/I do estate unto Demetrius.(Act I, scene 1,
lines 97-98)
Helena
Full of herself
Self-centered
Lacks self respect and self confidence
Desperate
Courageous
Determined
Brave
Egeus is an overbearing, inconsiderate father who wants to try and control his
daughter, even if it means allowing her to die for disobeying his wishes.
Egeus reveals how overbearing he is when he brings his daughter before Duke
Theseus.
Egeus shows just how inconsiderate he is when he argues that his daughter is his
property.
In the end, Egeus’s overbearing and inconsiderate actions work against him because
they drive his daughter away with Lysander.
Hermia
Strong-willed
Independent
Passion to be in control of her life
Strong
Brave and courageous
Bottom
Wild and crazy
Stupid and ignorant
Clueless
Some traits from the English 10 homework blog – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Demetrius
Straight forward
Hypocritical
Mean
Lysander
Loving and caring
Courageous
Strong-hearted
Strong-willed
Titania
Loyal to friends
Gutsy
Responsible
Puck
Loyal
Mischievous
Roguish
Clever
Sneaky
Intelligent
Oberon
Jealous
Stubborn
Selfish