... would require "the heart and stomach of a king" . The physical representation of Cleophila is paramount, Sidney has redefined the success of female leadership, inverting the theory of the King's two bodies Cleophila could be interpreted as a literalisation of Elizabeth, bearing all outward signs of femininity, but remains male in the body politic. Organised around similar elements that Elizabeth employed in her addresses, ... this highly politicised moment of Cleophila's speech pays tribute to the Queen ... dressing protagonists reveal their identity and to whom? And does Sidney ultimat...

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