When looking at the similarities between Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and As You Like It, the most obvious connections lie in the manner in which the two main female roles both disguise themselves as men within the plays. But with an even deeper look into this phenomenon one can begin to see that th...
For example, women have the role of hostesses, an excerpt of the text demonstrates this when Wealhtheow says "Beloved Beowulf, enjoy this collar with good fortune, and make good use of this garment" (1216-17), With these words she proves she is such a great hostess, showing her generosity and kindness through her presents. ...
Instances of vociferously protesting the ties of marriage, as in the case of Akka Mahadevi, or the outright refusal of marriage, as in the case of Andal and even the rejection of the fiercely imposed widowhood, with regard to the story of Mira- are all exemplified stories that that travelled through time as tales of rebellion in the name of God, the beloved. ...
