Shakespearean Criticism: Excerpts from the Criticism of William Shakespeare's Plays and Poetry, from the First Published Appraisals to Current Evaluations, Volume 7Gale Research Company, 1984 |
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... Bertram , attributing his conduct to his youth , his ignorance of Helena's virtues , the King's dire threats , and the evil influence of Parolles . In further defense of Bertram , this critic noted the imperfection of human nature ...
... Bertram , attributing his conduct to his youth , his ignorance of Helena's virtues , the King's dire threats , and the evil influence of Parolles . In further defense of Bertram , this critic noted the imperfection of human nature ...
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... Bertram were not . We can also defend Bertram by examining his relations with those who conspire with Helena to give him no choice . Cer- tainly , the Countess is on Helena's side . She may be a beautiful old woman , but she , too , has ...
... Bertram were not . We can also defend Bertram by examining his relations with those who conspire with Helena to give him no choice . Cer- tainly , the Countess is on Helena's side . She may be a beautiful old woman , but she , too , has ...
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... Bertram's refusal to consummate his marriage cannot , surely , be attributed simply to his refusal to recognize Helena's true nobility . It must also be the result of his failure to feel sexual desire for his young and attractive wife ...
... Bertram's refusal to consummate his marriage cannot , surely , be attributed simply to his refusal to recognize Helena's true nobility . It must also be the result of his failure to feel sexual desire for his young and attractive wife ...
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