What does Theseus think of lovers adventure?
In Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Theseus is depicted as a rational and pragmatic ruler who holds little regard for romantic love. He dismisses love as a mere "idle" pastime and regards Demetrius's pursuit of Helena as nothing more than an "infatuation." Theseus even expresses amusement at Demetrius's previous adoration of Hermia, referring to it as a "schoolboy's passion." This suggests that Theseus views romantic love as shallow and fleeting. Ultimately, he does not consider lovers' adventures as valid or noteworthy compared to his own military exploits and responsibilities as the Duke of Athens.