the nature of attraction between a man and woman. “game of love”
TRANSCRIPT
• The nature of attraction between a man and woman. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdc5bkFd2X4
“GAME OF LOVE”
• The way in which marriage is depicted or viewed in society (positive or negative).
• Another central element of marriage is the issue of deception; the butt of marriage jokes is how tied down or “cuckolded” married folks become. Deception (especially of a cheating wife) is the source of cuckoldry.
• Cuckold- referred to a man with an adulterous woman.
ROLE OF MARRIAGE IN SOCIETY
•To court or “woo” romantically; treat with ardor or chivalrousness. Not necessarily associated with love.
•Though the play is a romance, the plot seems to highlight the fact that love is only one of many factors that goes into a love affair.
ROMANCE
• The pattern of male or female behaviors that is defined by a particular culture and sometimes is largely determined by one’s upbringing.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEaSAJgaLtQ• •
GENDER ROLES
• Explores how one lover constantly tries to determine the other lover’s faithfulness through outward signs and actions.
• At every juncture in the plot, there is a contrast between what seems to be taking place and what really is occurring.
• Pay close attention to the masquerade ball -this is a typical symbol for the theme of appearance versus reality.
REALITY VS. APPEARANCE