Shakespearean Criticism: Excerpts from the Criticism of William Shakespeare's Plays and Poetry, from the First Published Appraisals to Current Evaluations, Volume 28Gale Research Company, 1984 |
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... Helena moves from a position of rebellion and social marginality at the outset to become the chief agent , controller and commentator on the action in the second half . While the novella's focus on the sexual games people play can be ...
... Helena moves from a position of rebellion and social marginality at the outset to become the chief agent , controller and commentator on the action in the second half . While the novella's focus on the sexual games people play can be ...
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... Helena's desire and her pursuit of her own ends is experienced as even more disruptive . In conversation with Parolles , Helena , half in jest and half in earnest , asks how a young woman may achieve her desires : ' How might one do ...
... Helena's desire and her pursuit of her own ends is experienced as even more disruptive . In conversation with Parolles , Helena , half in jest and half in earnest , asks how a young woman may achieve her desires : ' How might one do ...
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... Helena's supposed death , which frees Ber- tram to enter a new engagement to Lafeu's daughter Maudlin . However , his attempt to send her Helena's ring as a token draws down new suspicion on him since his possession of it and refusal to ...
... Helena's supposed death , which frees Ber- tram to enter a new engagement to Lafeu's daughter Maudlin . However , his attempt to send her Helena's ring as a token draws down new suspicion on him since his possession of it and refusal to ...
Contents
Texts and Revels in Twelfth Night | 13 |
Lynda E Boose The Taming of the Shrew Good Husbandry and Enclosure | 21 |
Juliet Dusinberre As Who Liked It? | 31 |
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