... Theseus to use the full weight and penalty of the law to punish his daughter if she does not obey, even if the punishment means death. Theseus, clearly invested in maintaining the prevailing social order because it advances his own interests.In other words, gender roles and expectations are being stated to this strong female character in no uncertain terms. What is remarkable ... about Hermia's response to both her father and to Theseus is that it is impassioned but logical, convincing but ... that allowed women little of these rights or privileges. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, a...

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