# Demetrius — A Midsummer Night's Dream character guide

> Demetrius in A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Lysander Demetrius, Demetrius Yea, Demetrius Ay, Demetrius Well roared

**First appearance:** 0001-act-i

## Who they are

Athenian nobleman in love with Hermia, later enchanted to pursue Helena.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_midsummer_nights_dream_se/characters/demetrius
- Book: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_midsummer_nights_dream_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_midsummer_nights_dream_se/characters