Act I An introduction of sorts Hermia A passionate young Grecian maiden who is in love with Lysander even though her father has betrothed her to Demetrius Betrothed means to promise to marry someone Helena A determined young Grecian maiden see note to left who is friends with Hermia and in love with Demetrius even though he does not love her in return Setting The Fairy Wood hidden deep in the forest near Athens Greece Fairies The community of magical creatures who live in The Fairy Wood Grecian maiden means a girl from Greece
Spoiler alert The play A Midsummer Night’s Dream is known as one of William Shakespeare’s comedies which rather than meaning the play is funny means that though there may be some trouble during the story it has a happy ending Lysander A kind young Grecian gentleman see note to left but substitute guy for girl who is in love with Hermia though her dad the nobleman Egeus disapproves Demetrius A confident young Grecian man there is no explanation needed I hope who is in love with and betrothed to Hermia though she does not love him in return Puck The most mischievous fairy also known as Robin Goodfellow
