A virgin Queen redefined the role of courtier, amorous intent must be merged with political advice, and this climate provided much fodder for poets, writers and playwrights alike. ... Elizabeth further distended gender boundaries by frequently referring to herself in male pronouns as well as female. ... In a world where traditional gender roles have been in some respects capsized, many questions are posed concerning Sidney's motivation. The issues of gender politics in context of The Old Arcadia produce numerous questions, and other avenues of exploration. If cross dressing in a female ...

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• Grade Level: Graduate