It's a director's call. I have seen it played where Theseus agrees wholeheartedly with the law, where Theseus appears to agree with it but is acutely aware that Hippolyta does not, where Theseus does not agree with it but has his hands tied, where Theseus appears to have no particular feeling about it, but seems to be encouraging Hermia to find an answer outside the law. All of these performances were by actors saying exactly the same words, just saying them differently.
Theseus in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" seems to view the law as something that must be upheld, even if it goes against Hermia's wishes. He believes in the importance of obeying societal rules and regulations, despite any personal feelings he may have.
Theseus is a Duke in a midsummer nights dream. He wants to marry Hippolyta, and when he hears that Egeus and his daughter Hermia are having difficulties, he gives Hermia three options: To become a nun, to marry Demetrius or to die.
Hermia.
Theseus is the duke of Athens in a midsummer nights dream
Egeus, her father.
A Midsummer Nights Dream takes place in the city of Athens, where king Theseus is getting ready to marry Hippolyta - the queen of the Amazons - who is a prisoner of war. Theseus is clearly very excited about the marriage. We never really find out how Hippolyta feels about it.
Theseus and Hippolyta
Helena is contrasted with Hermia.
Theseus rules over Athens in William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." He is the Duke of Athens and embodies authority and order in the play.
that they are doing a play of midsummer nights dream in a play
In A Midsummer Nights Dream Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons, has been defeated by Theseus, the king of Athens. Theseus has fallen in love with Hippolyta, and plans to marry her. The main action of the play takes place during the preparation for this wedding.
There are three weddings in William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The play surrounds the festival that Theseus, the Duke of Athens, plans to celebrate his marriage to Hippolyta. His daughter, Hermia, marries her love, Lysander at the end of the place, while her former suitor, Demetrius, marries his new love, Helena.
A headstrong woman, who wants to be independent and choose who she loves and wants to marry.