1. Body Politic in Aracadia
... 's two bodies and Cleophila arise with startling regularity. 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 sometimes represents "a sexual freedom that delimits autonomy and power" how does ... ...
- Word Count: 1452
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: Graduate