Riddles, Female Space, and Closure in All's Well That Ends Well

The riddle, specifically the riddle posed by a female character about some aspect of herself, is often used in Shakespeare's comedies as a device for achieving ostensible closure. The riddles of "All's Well That Ends Well" are discussed.

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Published in:English language notes 2001-06, Vol.38 (4), p.19-33
Main Author: Haslem, Lori Schroeder
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cultural Studies
Drama
Literary criticism
Literature and Literary Studies
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
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Summary:The riddle, specifically the riddle posed by a female character about some aspect of herself, is often used in Shakespeare's comedies as a device for achieving ostensible closure. The riddles of "All's Well That Ends Well" are discussed.
ISSN:0013-8282
2573-3575
DOI:10.1215/00138282-38.4.19