The Puritan Widow by Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works), 1564-1616
Title The Puritan Widow
Alternate Title The Puritaine Widdow
Note Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Tony Adam
Summary "The Puritan Widow" by Shakespeare is a play likely written during the early 17th century. The narrative introduces the themes of mourning, social expectation, and the quest for love as we follow Lady Plus, a grieving widow, alongside her daughters, Frances and Moll, as they navigate the complexities of their new lives in the aftermath of her husband's death. The play seems to explore the contrasts between the widow's grief and the societal pressures to remarry, reflecting on the dynamics of family and marriage in Puritan society. The opening of "The Puritan Widow" unfolds in a garden behind Lady Plus's house, where she mourns her deceased husband, supported by her brother-in-law Sir Godfrey. This scene captures the deep sorrow of Lady Plus as she grapples with her loss and refuses to consider remarriage, vehemently declaring her fidelity to her late husband. Meanwhile, her son Edmond shows a starkly contrasting attitude, expressing relief over his father's death and seeming more focused on his own newfound freedom. The narrative also hints at the presence of various suitors for the widow and her daughters, establishing a comedic tension between their mourning and the societal expectation to move on. The introduction sets the stage for conflicts between personal grief and social obligations, suggesting both humor and gravity in the widow's struggle to redefine her identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Spurious and doubtful works
Subject English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600
Category Text
EBook-No. 4214
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 30, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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