"Wonder not, princely Gloster, at the notice this paper brings you": women, writing, and politics in Rowe's 'Jane Shore.' (dramatist Nicholas Rowe)(Drama and Opera of the Enlightenment)
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Nicholas Rowe's 1714 tragedy 'Jane Shore' presents an uncharacteristic view of King Edward IV's popular mistress. Rowe portrays her as a man's model of womanly virtue instead of as a public person with great political influence. He characterizes her as a passive, thoroughly domesticated woman who ultimately reaffirms the justice and authority of the patriarchal system. Rowe's tragedy, when viewed from the historical context surrounding its presentation, can be seen as a negative response to the rise of powerful women during the reign of Queen Anne and a reassertion of the propriety of patriarchy.
Publication Name: Comparative Drama
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0010-4078
Year: 1997
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Byron and the drama of temptation
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Byron's 'Cain' and 'Manfred' illustrate the temptation genre. Temptation, which is a test and a struggle for power, can strengthen identity and can function as a means of self-transformation. This genre features a break from society, alienated wandering and self-transformation, possibly in the form of the death of the hero. In 'Cain,' the protagonist's confusion causes him to commit murder. In 'Manfred,' the logical sequel to 'Cain,' the protagonist becomes free of guilt and demonic possession.
Publication Name: Comparative Drama
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0010-4078
Year: 1991
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The actor and the statue: space, time, and court performance in Moliere's 'Dom Juan.'
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Moliere's 'Dom Juan' investigates the attempt of the court to modify the perception of space and time to its own needs. Moliere portrays the court as a constructed performance that depends on theatrical self-presentation. This is achieved through the use of the courtier's temporal and spatial consciousness. The aristocratic adversaries of Dom Juan can be considered as statues and tragic actors.
Publication Name: Comparative Drama
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0010-4078
Year: 1991
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