Lysander the Lion Hearted

Lysander, who is he? Persistent, passionate, desperate, and lustful? These are the four character traits that we think best represent our character. We constantly see these traits expressed through Lysander throughout the play. An example of his persistence can be found on 1.1.101-112, where Lysander is arguing with Egeus about why he is good enough to marry Hermia, his one and true love. In Lysander's eyes, marrying Hermia before she is wed to Demetrius, is his first and utmost objective. In addition to his persistence for Hermia, Lysander is also fiercely passionate towards her. In 1.1.130-131 & 134-137, Lysander expresses his passion for Hermia by comforting her in her predicament with her father. Sneaking away from Athens, to be eloped in anther city, Lysander expresses his lust for Hermia in 2.2.47-48 & 51-58, as they prepare to lie down for the night. This could also be an example of his persistence, for he is trying desperately to "get in bed with Hermia"  That is until Puck/Robin comes along and messes it all up. Placing the nector love potion Lysanders eye's, after mistaking him for Demitrius, Lysander falls madly in love with Helena and leaves Hermia. Concluding the wild fight that insuses between the four lovers, Oberon sets all right be placing the nector love potion on Lysander, restablishing  his love of Hermia. Despite his flaws, Lysander is a good hearted man, who loves with all his heart Hermia.