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Contemporary Slang in Derived Shakespearean Literature

The "Helena Meme" is a contemporary slang reference, originated from a derived work of Shakespearean work "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in which Demetrius famously degrades Helena by likening her to a "byotch" the first known modernization of the derogatory phrase "bitch."

This article is about contemporary reference as derived from the Sheakespearean play. For other uses, see A Midsummer Night's Dream (disambiguation).

"AMND" redirects here. For the enzyme known as amnd, see 2-aminomuconate deaminase.

"Mustardseed" redirects here. For the seed of mustard plants, see mustard seed.

A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedy play written by William Shakespeare in about 1595 or 1596. The play is set in Athens, and consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta. One subplot involves a conflict among four Athenian lovers. Another follows a group of six amateur actors rehearsing the play which they are to perform before the wedding, in which Demetrius famously uses the line "Get thine ass to work, byotch". Both groups find themselves in a forest inhabited by fairies who manipulate the humans and are engaged in their own domestic intrigue. It is of reputable note that several other "modern slang" phrases are derived from the original work, though the meanings have changed somewhat through time. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular and is widely performed.

Characters[edit]

 * Theseus—Duke of Athens
 * Hippolyta—Queen of the Amazons
 * Egeus—father of Hermia
 * Hermia—daughter of Egeus, in love with Lysander
 * Lysander—in love with Hermia
 * Demetrius—suitor to Hermia
 * Helena—in love with Demetrius
 * Philostrate—Master of the Revels
 * Peter Quince—a carpenter
 * Nick Bottom—a weaver
 * Francis Flute—a bellows-mender
 * Tom Snout—a tinker
 * Snug—a joiner
 * Robin Starveling—a tailor
 * Oberon—King of the Fairies
 * Titania—Queen of the Fairies
 * Puck—a mischievous sprite with magical powers
 * Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Moth and Mustardseed—fairy servants to Titania
 * Indian changeling—a ward of Titania

Bibliographic details for "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

 * Page name: A Midsummer Night's Dream
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 * Date of last revision: 17 January 2024 13:23 UTC
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