The Paternal Dilemma: Fathers, Sons and Inheritance in Shakespearean Drama

Thesis advisor: Andrew Sofer === In this thesis, it is my task to explore Shakespeare’s social analysis concerning the patriarchal structure of the family and the economic implications of this system. Four plays in particular, King Lear, Henry IV, As You Like It, and The Tempest resonate with these...

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Main Author: Keener, Andrew S.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Boston College 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2345/1210