Portia was a perfect example of this. Even though her father was dead, she still followed his plan for how her husband was to be chosen. She was representative of the way daughters were expected to behave in Shakespeare’s time. In contrast, Desdemona in Othello was a strong willed woman...
Describe the Different Forms of Disguise and Deception That Feature in “Twelfth Night” One of the most overt examples of disguise is through the character of Viola. This is the origin of much of the deception in the play. Stranded in Illyria after a shipwreck, she dresses as a male in...
Roberta appeared on the stage. She took a deep breath and began to speak. Now she was Portia, a strong-willed 16 in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. The theatre was filled with people. The words flowed smoothly from her. 17 , Roberta had never acte
Roberta appeared on the stage. She took a deep breath and began to speak. Now she was Portia a strong-willed 16 in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. The theatre was filled with people. The words flowed smoothly from her. 17 Robe
of the change cannot be too great because she must change back to female once everything is settled. They are strong female characters, but must become men to protect themselves and ultimately solve the problem of the play. In the book Desire and Anxiety: TheCirculationof Sexuality in ...