Shakespeare further develops the technique of comedy through the craftsmen. Later when Demetrius learns of their plan to elope he follows them to the dark forest. This simple joke further contributes to the tension between the two men. It is very humorous when Lysander makes fun of Demetrius by telling him that since he has won the love of Hermia’s father, he should go ahead and marry him and leave Hermia to him. Hermia’s refusal to marry Demetrius thus plays a very crucial role as it leads to her eloping with Lysander and the later decision by Demetrius to pursue them into the forest. Hermia, however, refuses this and the Duke threatens her that if she disobeys her father then she would be executed or condemned to nunnery for the rest of her life.
Hermia’s father reports her to Duke Theseus who advises her to listen to her father. Helena is in love with Demetrius who does not want anything to do with her. Hermia however loves Lysander and wants to marry him. Hermia’s father wants his daughter to marry Demetrius, a young man whom he fancies. As they continue talking happily, Hermia’s father enters the palace. This signals the start of confusion and love entanglements that become more tense throughout the entire play. It is ironical since love is a natural thing and one cannot be forced to feel love. The funny thing, however, is that he is going to marry someone whom he defeated and conquered in a battle.
They are going to get married in four days and Theseus is very happy. Act I begins with a scene where Duke Theseus is conversing with his bride.
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