... father would be revolted and furious at the idea of his son, royal-blooded and honorable, marrying a commoner and binding their family with one so inferior. Perdita tells Florizel, "O, but, sir, Your resolution cannot hold, when 'tis Opposed, as it must be, by the power of the king: One of these two must be necessities, Which then will speak, that you ... if having mixed with the elite class. She projects eloquence and dignity, and remains humble toward those around her. At one point, she begins doling out flowers at the local festival, even though she is burdened by the shadow of Flori...

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