• The nature of attraction between a man and woman. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdc5bkFd2X4

“GAME OF LOVE”

• The way in which marriage is depicted or viewed in society (positive or negative).

• Another central element of marriage is the issue of deception; the butt of marriage jokes is how tied down or “cuckolded” married folks become. Deception (especially of a cheating wife) is the source of cuckoldry.

• Cuckold- referred to a man with an adulterous woman.

ROLE OF MARRIAGE IN SOCIETY

•To court or “woo” romantically; treat with ardor or chivalrousness. Not necessarily associated with love.

•Though the play is a romance, the plot seems to highlight the fact that love is only one of many factors that goes into a love affair.

ROMANCE

• The pattern of male or female behaviors that is defined by a particular culture and sometimes is largely determined by one’s upbringing.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEaSAJgaLtQ• •

GENDER ROLES

• Explores how one lover constantly tries to determine the other lover’s faithfulness through outward signs and actions.

• At every juncture in the plot, there is a contrast between what seems to be taking place and what really is occurring.

• Pay close attention to the masquerade ball -this is a typical symbol for the theme of appearance versus reality.

REALITY VS. APPEARANCE