Bardolph's rosacea: skin disorders that define personality in Shakespeare's plays.
Journal
Clinics in dermatology
ISSN: 1879-1131
Titre abrégé: Clin Dermatol
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8406412
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Historique:
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4
1
2020
pubmed:
4
1
2020
medline:
11
6
2020
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Résumé
Several popular Shakespearean characters are dramatically portrayed on stage with striking physical appearances caused by medical and dermatologic disorders. Shakespeare's colorful portrayal of their maladies not only helps to entertain audiences but also serves to define the characters' personalities and behavior. Shakespeare himself emphasizes this point in his play Richard III, in which the notorious English king states that his evil nature is a direct result of his hideous spinal deformity. This contribution discusses four other famous Shakespearean characters: Bardolph, who appears to be suffering from rosacea; the Witches of Macbeth, who have beards; Juliet, who has green sickness (chlorosis); and Falstaff, who is morbidly obese. In all of these cases, their skin disorders and medical maladies serve to highlight their underlying nature.
Identifiants
pubmed: 31896414
pii: S0738-081X(19)30132-4
doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2019.07.021
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doi:
Types de publication
Historical Article
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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Pagination
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