# Egeus — A Midsummer Night's Dream character guide

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

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** good Egeus, Egeus Scornful Lysander

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

## Who they are

Hermia's father who insists she marry Demetrius.

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