The Forced Marriage (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Aphra Behn
- First Published: 1671
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Romance
- Time of Work: The seventeenth century
- Setting: France
- Genres: Drama, Tragicomedy
- Subjects: Class conflict, France or French people, Love or romance, Gender roles, Marriage, Mistaken or secret identity, Jealousy, envy, or resentment, Seventeenth century, Kings, queens, or royalty, Royal courts or courtiers
- Locales: France
Characters Discussed
The king, who by the power of his authority sets the plot in motion, although he is not a major figure in the play. He is a wise and just ruler, beloved by his people, who obey him out of reverence rather than fear. He is grateful to his generals for the successful war they have waged and rewards them liberally. He is a devoted father to his son and daughter.
Prince Philander, the king’s son, one of the two heroes of the play. He is young and brave and always obedient to his father’s wishes, even when they are in conflict with his own personal...
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