Why does Oberon try to help Helena?

Oberon saw her trying to pursue Demetrius and saw Demetrius refusing her, and he had the magical flower which would make whoever they used it on fall in love with the first person they see. read more

/ I do but beg a little changeling boy / to be my henchmen" (2.1.122-124). Whatever motivates Oberon's jealousy, one thing is certain—he's ruthless when it comes to getting his way. Oberon and Power. We also know that Oberon and Titania have been clashing a lot and that their big "brawls" have been very destructive. read more

At the end of act 2 the pairs of: Lysander and Hermia, Demetrius and Helena, and Oberon and Titania all have something in common. read more