Shakespeare's Restorations of the FatherDavid Sundelson argues that the development of Shakespeare's career and the plays themselves reveal patterns of concern with and conflict over parental authority, fraternal rivalry, homosexuality, and male and female sex roles. In particular, in his readings of the plays, he shows that the loss or weakness of a father -- figures at once attractive and perversely manipulative -- is central to Shakespeare's work. -- from book jacket. |
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Page 91
... Isabella , her very approach makes his heart " unable " ( II . iv . 21 ) and , even worse , " dispossesses " all his " other parts / Of necessary fitness " ( II.iv. 22-23 ) . " I would to heaven I had your potency , / And you were ...
... Isabella , her very approach makes his heart " unable " ( II . iv . 21 ) and , even worse , " dispossesses " all his " other parts / Of necessary fitness " ( II.iv. 22-23 ) . " I would to heaven I had your potency , / And you were ...
Page 92
... Isabella's convent seem designed to protect men more than women . When you have vow'd ; you must not speak with men But in the presence of the prioress ; Then , if you speak , you must not show your face , Or if you show your face , you ...
... Isabella's convent seem designed to protect men more than women . When you have vow'd ; you must not speak with men But in the presence of the prioress ; Then , if you speak , you must not show your face , Or if you show your face , you ...
Page 95
... Isabella leaves one sort of convent only to enter another . The Duke himself remains a contradiction , both retiring and worldly . " Your friar is now your prince " ( V.i. 387 ) , he tells Isabella , but the transformation is incomplete ...
... Isabella leaves one sort of convent only to enter another . The Duke himself remains a contradiction , both retiring and worldly . " Your friar is now your prince " ( V.i. 387 ) , he tells Isabella , but the transformation is incomplete ...
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