Emblematic Scenes in Sir Philip Sidney’s New Arcadia
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Even though Sir Philip Sidney’s Arcadia has been regarded as one of the best books in the Renaissance, it has not received due attention from scholars partly because of its complex textual criticism and partly because of its lengthiness. This study aims at examining emblematic scenes in the New Arcadia with special reference to their structures and themes. Unlike past scholarship which has exclusively focused on impresas, this study is an attempt to explore three representative emblematic scenes, that is, Pamela at prayer in chapter 6, Pamela at needlework in chapter 10, and the parlour scene of Argalus and Parthenia in chapter 12 of Book 3. On the surface level these scenes seem to be merely vivid descriptions, but on a deep level they contain significant allegorical, moral meanings such as prayer, chastity, and moral choice. In the first emblematic scene Pamela at prayer represents the heroine’s devotion, zeal, and humbleness. In the romance virtues come from heaven, and they are associated with permanence. Pamela can withstand the temptations and trials by Cecropia by practising them. Pamela at needlework is an allegory of chastity. In chapter 10 of Book 3, Pamela’s chastity is epitomized as “female resistance.” She does not succumb to Cecropia, but resists her. With her resistant chastity she thaws Cecropia’s wicked plan to force her to marry her son and remains celibate until her marriage with Musidorus. The third emblematic scene is the parlour scene of Argalus and Parthenia, an ideal couple who embody conjugal happiness. In the scene Argalus is torn between two choices, which are domestic happiness and heroic achievement. This emblematic scene, which resembles Hercules at the crossroads, modifies the traditional motif by changing Parthenia into an ideal marital partner. The three emblematic scenes are pregnant with important themes which are crucial in understanding the three allegorical scenes.
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Even though Sir Philip Sidney’s Arcadia has been regarded as one of the best books in the Renaissance, it has not received due attention from scholars partly because of its complex textual criticism and partly because of its lengthiness. This study aims at examining emblematic scenes in the New Arcadia with special reference to their structures and themes. Unlike past scholarship which has exclusively focused on impresas, this study is an attempt to explore three representative emblematic scenes, that is, Pamela at prayer in chapter 6, Pamela at needlework in chapter 10, and the parlour scene of Argalus and Parthenia in chapter 12 of Book 3. On the surface level these scenes seem to be merely vivid descriptions, but on a deep level they contain significant allegorical, moral meanings such as prayer, chastity, and moral choice. In the first emblematic scene Pamela at prayer represents the heroine’s devotion, zeal, and humbleness. In the romance virtues come from heaven, and they are associated with permanence. Pamela can withstand the temptations and trials by Cecropia by practising them. Pamela at needlework is an allegory of chastity. In chapter 10 of Book 3, Pamela’s chastity is epitomized as “female resistance.” She does not succumb to Cecropia, but resists her. With her resistant chastity she thaws Cecropia’s wicked plan to force her to marry her son and remains celibate until her marriage with Musidorus. The third emblematic scene is the parlour scene of Argalus and Parthenia, an ideal couple who embody conjugal happiness. In the scene Argalus is torn between two choices, which are domestic happiness and heroic achievement. This emblematic scene, which resembles Hercules at the crossroads, modifies the traditional motif by changing Parthenia into an ideal marital partner. The three emblematic scenes are pregnant with important themes which are crucial in understanding the three allegorical scenes.
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