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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... Virginity ' is a recurring theme . There is the early dialogue between Helena and Parolles on the subject , commencing with Parolles ' Are you meditating on virginity ? ' [ I. i . 110 ] . Parolles takes his stand , like Lucio in Measure ...
... Virginity ' is a recurring theme . There is the early dialogue between Helena and Parolles on the subject , commencing with Parolles ' Are you meditating on virginity ? ' [ I. i . 110 ] . Parolles takes his stand , like Lucio in Measure ...
Page 70
... virginity : Good my lord , Ask him , upon his oath , if he does think He had not my virginity . [ V. iii . 184-86 ] From first to last the word rings through the play . That we are indeed faced by a peculiar antagonism and inter ...
... virginity : Good my lord , Ask him , upon his oath , if he does think He had not my virginity . [ V. iii . 184-86 ] From first to last the word rings through the play . That we are indeed faced by a peculiar antagonism and inter ...
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... virginity is the seal of her family honour , and the exchange which takes place indicates the extent to which they are interdependent . Diana's honour can only be bought by Bertram's dishonour , who in this action contrives against his ...
... virginity is the seal of her family honour , and the exchange which takes place indicates the extent to which they are interdependent . Diana's honour can only be bought by Bertram's dishonour , who in this action contrives against his ...
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