A Midsummer's Night Dream

Lysander and Hermia eloped because Hermia's father did not approve of their love.

Helena tells Demetrius that Lysander and Hermia are planning to elope. This is significant because Helena is in love with Demetrius and hopes that by revealing this information, she will gain his favor and affection. However, her plan backfires as Demetrius decides to pursue Hermia instead, causing Helena to feel rejected and betrayed.

In Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Puck, a mischievous fairy, uses his magical powers to turn the head of a character named Bottom into that of a donkey. This transformation is a result of Puck's prank and adds to the comedic elements of the play. The donkey head on Bottom creates confusion and amusement among the other characters, leading to humorous situations and misunderstandings.

Demetrius ended up with Helena at the end of the play. This is because throughout the play, Demetrius initially pursued Hermia but then had a change of heart and fell in love with Helena. Despite Helena's initial disbelief and suspicion, she eventually accepts his love and they end up together.

Helena is referring to Hermia when she says this. She describes Hermia as being fierce and shrewd, even though she is small in stature. This suggests that Helena admires Hermia's strength and determination, despite her size.

Snug played the part of the lion in the craftsmen's play.

Flute's reaction to being assigned the part of Thisby was to express his reluctance to play a woman because he had a beard coming. This suggests that Flute is concerned about the potential mismatch between his appearance and the character he is assigned to portray.

Hippolyta is the queen of The Amazons. The Amazons are a mythical tribe of warrior women in Greek mythology, known for their strength and bravery. Hippolyta is often depicted as a powerful and respected leader of the Amazons.

Lysander is the first young Athenian to be affected by the love potion.

Shakespeare was born in 1564.