by Jinny Webber | May 4, 2018 | Sex and Gender in Shakespeare's England |
“I’ve had enough of your tongue. Eat or not, but keep your mouth shut. Isn’t that what the Bible says?” [Martin, Kate’s husband-to-be] Martin had read no Bible, but apparently he had not missed that favorite lesson of Father Jaggard, from the first gospel...
by Jinny Webber | Mar 16, 2018 | Sex and Gender in Shakespeare's England, The Man-Woman |
In her first appearance to Charles, Dauphin of France, Joan describes her vision of the Virgin Mary—and then proves herself by matching swords with the Dauphin and winning. I still had far to go in my skill with rapier and dagger, and I envied Jack’s adroit parrying....
by Jinny Webber | Feb 23, 2018 | Sex and Gender in Shakespeare's England, The Man-Woman |
“Moll Frith was the most notable woman in London after the Queen, to whom she was as opposite as a chunk of red glass from a ruby.” The Secret Player, Chapter XII As Queen Elizabeth was known for her gems and finery, Moll Frith was known for the...
by Jinny Webber | Feb 13, 2018 | Sex and Gender in Shakespeare's England |
Perhaps The Taming of the Shrew was simply a jest, as Will Kemp claimed. “We men know that no woman can be well and truly tamed!” Chapter X, The Secret Player Shrew-taming was the subject of joke and ballad in Shakespeare’s day. “The Merry Jest of a Shrewd...
by Jinny Webber | Feb 2, 2018 | Sex and Gender in Shakespeare's England
“I’ve had enough of your tongue,” Martin said. “Eat or don’t, but keep your mouth shut. Isn’t that what the Bible says?” Apparently Martin was familiar with Father Jaggard’s favorite lesson. Kate Collins in Chapter I, The Secret Player Sermons and the culture...
