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How does Shakespeare present the theme of love in Act 1, Scene 5 and Act 2, Scene 4?
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How does Shakespeare present the theme of love in Act 1, Scene 5 and Act 2, Scene 4? In Shakespeare's time, the idea of love was very different from what it is today. Throughout the play, he portrays the idea of courtly love, and manages to discreetly show his views and opinions on this type of love. Courtly love is a sexless relationship, where a man woos a woman. The man would ideally be lovesick, depressed and pining for the love of a woman he can't get. He would be romantic and send the woman messages of his love, putting her on a pedestal and worshipping her as if she were a goddess. The woman would be a beautiful but cruel maiden, turning down all the man's offers of love. She would be treated as a possession, wanted for her beauty, wealth or power, not for her personality. This greatly contrasts...
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