One of the greatest of the legendary Greek heroes, he was celebrated as an incomparable warrior. His numerous exploits included the destruction of the Minotaur in the labyrinth on the island of Crete. The mythology that developed around the figure of Theseus included his friendship with Pirithous and his marriage to Hippolyta, the Amazon queen.
In The Two Noble Kinsmen, Theseus represents justice and a well-ordered community. He defends virtue and avenges violations of the rules of a civil society. A serious-minded man, he faithfully adheres to the standard of behavior...
Source: Shakespeare for Students, ©2013 Gale Cengage. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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