I thought the same! I kept thinking I was just missing her somehow in the cast list.
COMPLETE[PLAY]Hecyra: The Mother-In-Law by Terence - thw
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Yes, interesting that the wife is not present throughout the play. Dramatic device? Cultural artifact - only the mother and mother-in-law can speak for here? Or.....
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I'd like to read Myrrhina please.
I also did a search for Philumena while I was reading -- because I couldn't believe she didn't actually get a chance to speak for herself.
Yes, and both mother and mother-in-law are harshly criticized by their own husbands in their attempts to protect this young women, who as I understand it was raped, right? (I just skimmed the play and haven't read the last act yet).
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Anyone who is shocked by the treatment of women in this play may want to check out another book currently in the Launch Pad: Feminism in Greek Literature viewtopic.php?f=28&t=73358
Thank you. That could be very interesting for this!mightyfelix wrote: ↑January 13th, 2019, 5:49 pm Anyone who is shocked by the treatment of women in this play may want to check out another book currently in the Launch Pad: Feminism in Greek Literature viewtopic.php?f=28&t=73358
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Could I do Syra please?
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Did you catch my claim up there, Todd?
Oooh, I just figured out Philumena was raped by her husband before they got married. Ouch. Now I see why this is labeled a "comedy." Hmmph. All's well that ends well? (Dripping sarcasm in my voice). Still, it is telling that this play is called "The Mother-In-Law" -- the mothers, though treated poorly by their husbands are still strong characters in their own right.
Whoops. Got it now.
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Thank you.
Now if someone claims the stage directions (a light role - similar to terse Moliere rather than to the long winded Pinero), we'll be full.
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As I say in the summary, not exactly an acceptable plot for the modern world.benderca wrote: ↑January 13th, 2019, 6:46 pm Oooh, I just figured out Philumena was raped by her husband before they got married. Ouch. Now I see why this is labeled a "comedy." Hmmph. All's well that ends well? (Dripping sarcasm in my voice). Still, it is telling that this play is called "The Mother-In-Law" -- the mothers, though treated poorly by their husbands are still strong characters in their own right.
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Gosh, this got claimed quickly! I'll take stage directions then.