Domination and Defiance Domination and Defiance FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS IN SHAKESPEARE DIANE ELIZABETH DREHER THE UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KENTUCKY Copyright © 1986 by The University Press of Kentucky Scholarly publisher for the Commonwealth, serving Bellarmine College, Berea College, Centre College of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, The Filson Club, Georgetown College, Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky State University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, Transylvania University, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Western Kentucky University. Editorial and Saks Offices: Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0024 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING IN PUBLICATION DATA Dreher, Diane Elizabeth. Domination and defiance. Bibliography: p. Includes index. 1. Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616—Characters— Fathers. 2. Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616—Characters —Daughters. 3. Fathers and daughters in literature. I. Title. PR2992.F3D74 1985 822.3'3 85-13482 ISBN 0-8131-1557-4 To my father, Colonel Frank H. Dreher, a pioneer in aviation, who has always challenged me to do my best. Contents Acknowledgments ix ONE A Psychological Perspective 1 TWO The Renaissance Background 16 THREE The Paternal Role in Transition 40 FOUR Dominated Daughters 76 FIVE Defiant Daughters 96 Six Androgynous Daughters 115 SEVEN Redemptive Love and Wisdom 143 EIGHT Beyond Domination and Defiance 164 Notes 171 Bibliographical Note 191 Index 197