Legendary queen of the Amazons, engaged to Theseus, who beat her in combat

his daughter Hermia refuses to marry his choice for her--wants death penalty for her

Egeus's daughter, strong-willed

Young nobleman of Athens in love with Hermia

Young woman in love with Demetrius, who did love her back but now has rejected and abandoned her since meeting Hermia

Often referred to as "Puck"

king of the fairies

Queen of the fairies

Over confident weaver/actor, makes silly mistakes