Lysander

Lysander is an Athenian nobleman, and Hermia’s lover in William Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Egeus accuses Lysander of using tricks to secure Hermia’s affection: “This man hath bewitched the bosom of my child (…) With cunning hast thou filched my daughter’s heart.” (1.1.27-26).

Egeus implies that Lysander’s love for Hermia is not sincere, and that he manipulated Hermia into disobeying her father. However, Lysander appears to be genuinely in love with Hermia. He worries about her well-being, and he comes up with a plan to rescue Hermia f...