1. William Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale
Hermione does not adhere to the common image of the submissive Renaissance woman but, instead, proclaims, "I do confess I loved him as in honour he required Which not to have done I think had been in me Both disobedience and ingratitude To you and toward your friend " (III.ii.1277-1283). ... (III.ii.1323-1328) She is dignified and does not allow these intimidating circumstances to hinder her thoughts or to weaken her resolve. ... Although Perdita does not play a major role until the last act of the play, the audience quickly sees how she resembles her mother, Hermione. ... Here, her speech do...
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