Hermia's heart

Today when I awoke I was in a field along with Helena, Lysander, and Demetrius. None of us had any idea of what we were doing there, why we were there, or how we got there. I felt as if I had just woke up from a dream, we all felt that way. That still does not explain how we got there though. All I knew was that Lysander loved me and I soon figured out that Demetrius loved Helena. When my father, along with Theseus and Hippolyta. None of us could truly explain what had happened when that question came up. Demetrius told my father that he was no longer in love with me and did not want to marry me, as he was in love with Helena. My father had no choice but to agree to let me marry Lysander. That news brought so much hope to me. We no longer had to worry about what the future had to bring for us! Lysander myself, Helena and Demetrius all joined Theseus, and Hippolyta on their wedding for a “triple wedding.” It was a wonderful occasion and it made it all the more special marring Lysander and having my best friend get married two. Following the wedding was a play put on by the amateur actors. They were doing their own rendition of the play “Pyramis and Thisbe.” The play was quite interesting. There were many mistakes throughout the entire play which made it amusing. Overall I would classify this day as a success!

too much to handle

I was almost certain that Demetrius had killed Lysander thinking that if he was out of the picture I would marry him. Once that thought came to me I was devastated and hoped that it was not true. Lysander, Helena, Demetrius and I all found each other in the woods. I was so relieved when I saw Lysander; it was like my heart had restarted, all the bad thoughts had escaped my mind. As we were chatting Lysander was being rude to me. He said he didn’t love me, and that he was in love with Helena. Demetrius had said the same thing. I couldn’t believe it, in fact I wouldn’t believe it I wouldn’t allow myself to think for even one moment, that my one true love would fall out of love with me instantaneously. Helena thought that they were mocking her and thought I was a part of it. I had not done anything wrong at all. The three of them just started yelling at me! It was a terrible feeling. By that point I had just lost it so we fought in the middle of the forest until we were separated by Lysander and Demetrius. I was left all alone in the forest. It was all just so much to take in at once, losing the love of my life, losing my best friend, and I hate to admit it but losing the person who loved me even though I made it clear that I did not love him. I was left with nothing.

what a surprise

Lysander and I were walking through the woods on the night we decided to escape from Athens. I was not fond of having to walk through the woods but I would do anything for Lysander. The woods was very cold, dark and dirty, but it was comforting having Lysander by my side. It suddenly got very dark and we thought we were far enough into the woods to take a well needed rest. After much begging I finally got Lysander to sleep farther away from me. As I was sleeping I had a terrible dream a cold, wet, creature with rough, but smooth skin was crawling all over me. It was a serpent. I screamed for Lysander expecting him to be by my side so he could protect me but when I awoke he was gone. At first I thought I just couldn’t find him due to the fact we were in a forest but then he was nowhere in sight. What of he was hurt or dare I say dead? I as soon as I thought of that possibility, I automatically thought that Demetrius had killed him. Today had been a horrible day and I really hope that tomorrow things go better.

fathers friends and forests

I don't under stand why my father is being so mean to me; he doesn't understand love at all. Why should I have to marry someone I don't love, he is just wasting his money on a wedding. I hope with all my heart that I will be able to marry Lysander, my one true love. If I die then I cannot be with him, but I will be frowned upon if I marry Demetrius and still see Lysander. My other option is to become a nun, but I will not be able to see Lysander if I put myself in that situation either! Helena my best friend is being unsupportive as well, I need her to help me through this hard time and this decision but all she cares about is Demetrius. She blames me for him not loving her, I don't love him I love Lysander and she just doesn't understand! If I married Lysander everything would seem right again and we would all be happy; I would be with Lysander, that is the only true way I could be happy, he would be happy to be with me, my friendship with Helena would be reunited because Demetrius might go back to her. My father is being so selfish. It might be a dream for some girls to be fought over by two men, but I hate the situation! All through the meeting, they were bickering and yelling the whole time. But is my humanity saved? Lysander devised a plan for us to escape out of Athens through the woods; I think it is our only choice if we want to be together. We will run away to his aunt’s house and get married there and no one can stop us. We leave tonight. Oh how I hope this works!