" The Course of True Love Never Did Run Smooth" In love, many conflicts arise that cause major problems and difficulties in relationships. The main characters in William Shakespeare's play " A Midsummer Night's Dream" which takes place in Athens, Greece are: Lysander and Hermia, two lovers whose love is forbidden by Hermia's father , Egeus . Helena and Demetrius are another couple. Helena loves and stays faithful to Demetrius although he does not return her love until a …showed first 75 words of 1060 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1060 total…and Hermia's major difficulties was having Theseus and Egeus approve of Demetrius and disapprove Lysander. Helena and Demetrius largest struggle was having Demetrius hate her. And finally, Oberon and Titania's conflict was that of when Oberon's jealousy of Titania because he wanted the little Indian Boy that she had possession of to be his servant. All previous facts prove that conflicts always arise in relationships and it is true love that helps to resolve them.