The country—as represented by the Forest of Arden—is depicted as a magical place, a haven for those who seek to escape the restrictions and artificialities of court life. In this enchanted woodland environment, it's possible to lead a more natural existence, which, ironically, would be regarded as decidedly unnatural by Duke Frederick and his court lackeys. For the forest is a place where people can put on new identities and disguises—such as in the case of Rosalind 's dressing up as a man—free from the stifling social etiquette that determines the stultifying rhythms of life at court. And the Forest of Arden is indeed a place of freedom for its inhabitants, standing as a stark contrast to the repressive nature of Duke Frederick's...
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