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Hymen

The god of marriage who appears to bless the final couplings.

minor

Also known as Enter Hymen

First appearance: act v scene iv

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  • Other

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  • Romantic Resolution and Transformation
  • Protagonist
  • Court and Forest Figures

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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