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Act 1 of “The Winter’s tale”,
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"Leontes is no more than a case study in obsessive mania: he is not credible at all." "Leontes' jealousy - despite its rapid onset- is entirely convincing in its power and the horror it creates in the audience." Consider these opinions in relation to Act 1. How far does the text support each of these opinions? In Act 1 of "The Winter's tale", it is evident that Leontes' madness and suspicions over an affair between Polixenes and Hermione are increasing at an extreme pace. However, this essay will seek to analyse whether or not the, perhaps, overly paranoid nature of this is realistic in the impact it has on the audience. There are clear examples, that in the opening lines of Act 1 Scene 2, there is a very close bond between the two kings, Leontes and Polixenes. As they've been friends since childhood, this is to be expected and Leontes is keen for...
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