Analysis of social relations between falstaff and female characters in plays of William Shakespeare

Authors

  • Daniele Gallindo Gonçalves Silva
  • Dóris Helena da Silva Giacomolli

Keywords:

William Shakespeare, relationships, femininity, sexuality, exploitation

Abstract

This work intends to analyse and discuss the nature of the character Sir John Falstaff, and how he handles his relationships with representations of the feminine around him, his attitudes towards women and towards honor and his concern about his body.

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2016-07-04

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Silva, D. G. G., & Giacomolli, D. H. da S. (2016). Analysis of social relations between falstaff and female characters in plays of William Shakespeare. Millenium - Journal of Education, Technologies, and Health, (50), 123–138. Retrieved from https://revistas.rcaap.pt/millenium/article/view/9617

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