... exerting force. Femininity is fundamental in the success of Cleophila's speech. It is here that we see how Cleophila, and hence Elizabeth upheld the delicate equilibrium of feminine appearance and masculine leadership. As Elizabeth recognised her womanliness and chastity were valuable political tools, and exploited them to her advantage, so too did Cleophila spy "her coming had bred an alteration", and ... delimits autonomy and power" how does that operate in a context where traditional gender roles have been inverted? In what way is power redistributed when our crossing dressing protag...

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