In the Posture of a Whore: Changing Attitudes to 'bad' Women in Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama, Volume 2 |
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... Greece " ( Pt . I , V.4.104 ) , and her presence in England focuses elements of confusion and political competitiveness . But , unlike Helen , Margaret is active , characterised by ambition and the clever use of words ( represented as ...
... Greece " ( Pt . I , V.4.104 ) , and her presence in England focuses elements of confusion and political competitiveness . But , unlike Helen , Margaret is active , characterised by ambition and the clever use of words ( represented as ...
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... Greece , might have known of her beauty . Such bourgeoise pride fosters irresponsibility : Helen will put the blame for " reproach and shame " on Paris ; she'll " wash her hands of all " ( I.p.284 ) ; she then cannily devises a plan to ...
... Greece , might have known of her beauty . Such bourgeoise pride fosters irresponsibility : Helen will put the blame for " reproach and shame " on Paris ; she'll " wash her hands of all " ( I.p.284 ) ; she then cannily devises a plan to ...
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... Greece sees unmoved , God's daughter , born of love , the beauty of the cool feet and slenderest knees , could love indeed the maid , only if she were laid , white ash amid funereal cypresses . The dominant Western Christian tradition ...
... Greece sees unmoved , God's daughter , born of love , the beauty of the cool feet and slenderest knees , could love indeed the maid , only if she were laid , white ash amid funereal cypresses . The dominant Western Christian tradition ...
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