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In Man's Estate, the exploration of masculine identity takes center stage as Shakespeare’s works are examined through the lens of psychoanalytic theory and historical context. Shakespeare's male characters grapple with the challenges of defining and sustaining their manhood within the constraints of the patriarchal Elizabethan society. Themes of gender roles, familial relationships, and sexual identity are deeply embedded in the narratives, reflecting both universal human experiences and the specific anxieties of his era. This study delves into the subconscious fears, desires, and cultural expectations that inform Shakespeare's portrayals of men and their relationships with women, fathers, sons, and society at large.
The book bridges Freudian psychoanalysis and Shakespearean criticism, offering a fresh perspective on how early life experiences shape the conflicts and identities of male protagonists. By examining characters like Coriolanus, Macbeth, and Hamlet, the author reveals how unresolved tensions from childhood resurface in adulthood, influencing their actions and self-perceptions. The analysis extends beyond individual characters to explore broader societal constructs, such as the oppressive dynamics of patriarchal power and the ambivalence it fosters in men. Shakespeare’s works are presented not only as timeless explorations of human nature but also as incisive commentaries on the cultural definitions of masculinity that continue to resonate in contemporary discourse.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.
The book bridges Freudian psychoanalysis and Shakespearean criticism, offering a fresh perspective on how early life experiences shape the conflicts and identities of male protagonists. By examining characters like Coriolanus, Macbeth, and Hamlet, the author reveals how unresolved tensions from childhood resurface in adulthood, influencing their actions and self-perceptions. The analysis extends beyond individual characters to explore broader societal constructs, such as the oppressive dynamics of patriarchal power and the ambivalence it fosters in men. Shakespeare’s works are presented not only as timeless explorations of human nature but also as incisive commentaries on the cultural definitions of masculinity that continue to resonate in contemporary discourse.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- CHAPTER ONE. Introduction
- CHAPTER TWO. Self and Eros in Venus and Adonis
- CHAPTER THREE. “The Shadow of the Male”: Masculine Identity in the History Plays
- CHAPTER FOUR. Coming of Age: Marriage and Manhood in Romeo and Juliet and The Taming of the Shrew
- CHAPTER FIVE. “The Savage Yoke”: Cuckoldry and Marriage
- CHAPTER SIX.The Milking Babe and the Bloody Man in Coriolanus and Macbeth
- CHAPTER SEVEN. The Providential Tempest and the Shakespearean Family
- Index