A Midsummer Night's Dream Timeline of Events

Theseus (Duke of Athens) is preparing for his marriage to Hippolyta
Egeus goes into court with his Daughter Hermia and two young men who are Demetrius and Lysander
Egeus wants Hermia to marry Demetrius who is in love with her. But Hermia wants to marry Lysander
Hermia is warned by her Father of the consequences if she disobeys
Hermia and Lysander plan to escape to Athens and marry in Lysander's Aunts' house
They tell Helena, Hermia's friend who was once engaged to Demetrius and still loves him
Helena tells Demetrius about the planned elopement
Helena and Demetrius follow them into the woods
In the woods are two groups; The Fairies and Athenian Craftsmen rehearsing a play they hope to perform…

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