n battle and she is his to control. Hippolyta was pulled from her life as Queen of the Amazons, one that she probably ruled and had say of what she did. Hippolyta is now forced into a life where she has no say over one thing that happens to her. She is now going to be controlled by a man and have no power whatsoever. Although Hippolyta was a woman of great power, she is now reduced to a possession, and is owned by a man who can do with whatever he wants.Egeus is controlling his daughter, Hermia, and would rather see her die than go against what he wants. Hermia and Lysander are in love, and want to be married. Egeus doesnt approve of Lysander, and wants to make Hermia marry the man he approves of. Egeus doesnt care who his daughter choices or who will make her happy, he just wants her to marry who he likes, and who he thinks will make her happy. Since Hermia will not let in to Egeus demands, Egeus goes to Theseus ask for help: I beg the ancient privilege of Athens:As she is mine, I may dispose of her, Which shall either be to this gentleman Or to her death, according to our lawImmediately provided in that case. (1.1.41-45)Egeus is asking Theseus to allow him to use an old law that states since Egeus owns Hermia she either has to marry the man that Egeus picks, or she will be put to death. Egeus would rather put his daughter to death than let her marry someone against his wishes. He doesnt care what she has to say or what Lysander says. Theseus gives Hermia three choices, Either to die the death, or to abjure/ Forever the society of men. (1.1:65-66). Hermia also has the choice to marry Demetrius, which she says she will never do. Theseus gives Hermia the choice to either die, or never have the company of men again, and join a convent. Egeus is being very stubborn and ignorant to do this to his daughter. He should be happy that she found someone she loves. Inst...
