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... the situation became more intense and sometimes very amusing. Another concept that we see in the play is the reversal of role between male and female: Helena chasing Demetrius, when it is usually the male chasing the female. Helena's role transforms from a passive feminine one to an active, assertive masculine one. Flute who is a male had to dress up and act like ... ...
... with extreme cruelty. He even threatens violence if she doesn't refrain from pursuing him. However, even though she knows that she is making a fool of herself, Helena does not desist chasing after him, despite the harsh insults that she receives from him. At one point, she even asks Demetrius to treat her as he would treat his dog. "The more you ... ...
... ." This proves he is a fool, because he is not aware of his changing love for Helena. Helena is a fool because Demetrius does not love her but she still persists in chasing him. Demetrius shows no love for Helena. (II i,line 227-228) Demetrius says, "I'll run from thee, and hide me in the brakes, And leave thee to the mercy of ... ...
... Helena" (4.1.166-171). If Demetrius did not have this experience in the forest where would his heart lie, with Hermia or Helena? Helena is a very interesting character because she is chasing her love. She pursues Demetrius like a lost puppy, "I am your spaniel" (2.1.203). She acts in a way that is not very becoming of a lady. " Your wrongs do set a scandal on my ... ...
