As You Like It, Act 3, Scene 5: riassunto
Act 3, Scene 5 di 23 · 6 min per leggere: scene
In Act 3, Scene 5, Rosalind rebukes Phoebe for treating Silvius cruelly, but Phoebe becomes attracted to Rosalind, whom she takes for a young man. After Rosalind leaves, Phoebe accepts Silvius’s service without returning his love and decides to send her new interest a supposedly scornful letter.
Cosa succede
- Silvius begs Phoebe to reject him gently, while she mocks his claim that her eyes can wound him.
- Rosalind intervenes, attacks Phoebe’s pride, and urges her to value Silvius’s love.
- Phoebe welcomes Rosalind’s scolding, but Rosalind warns her against falling in love and leaves with Celia and Corin.
- Phoebe allows Silvius to keep her company and serve her, but refuses to offer romantic love.
- Phoebe questions Silvius about Rosalind, dwells on the youth’s appearance, and asks him to deliver a scornful letter.
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Cosa notare
Phoebe’s response reverses Rosalind’s intended effect. Instead of accepting Silvius, she prefers the person who criticizes her.
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What does Phoebe ask Silvius to do after discussing the young man?
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