Document Type
Humanities
Abstract
Shakespeare, throughout the majority of his plays, fixated on the relationship and expectation of obedience between fathers and daughters. Given the prevalence of his works in children’s media and secondary public education, recognizing the moral messaging of his works can help those who interact with his work better interpret and share this popular media in proper context. This essay analyzes three of Shakespeare’s plays, conduct literature from early modern England, and historical documents referencing Shakespeare’s own relationship to his daughters. These sources in conversation paint a more comprehensive picture of the expected behavior of daughters during Shakespeare’s time, and the perceived crisis of obedience he was attempting to correct.
Recommended Citation
Lincicome, Allison G.
(2026)
"Father of the Bride: Shakespeare's Daughter Issues Played Out,"
Global Tides: Vol. 20, Article 6.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/globaltides/vol20/iss1/6
