The Revolt of Vashti (from the Drama of Mizpah)
The drama revolves around the biblical story of Vashti, the queen of Persia, who refuses to obey the command of her husband King Ahasuerus to appear before him and his guests at a royal banquet. As a result, she is deposed and replaced by Esther, a Jewish woman. The play explores themes of female empowerment, rebellion, and the struggle for identity in a patriarchal society.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1909 · Genre: Drama, Historical Fiction, Feminist Literature · 865 words
First lines
AHASUERAS
Is this the way to greet thy loving spouse, But now returned from scenes of blood and strife? I pray thee raise thy veil and let me gaze Upon that beauty which hath greater power To conquer me than all the arts of war!
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- Work type: Play
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Historical Fiction, Feminist Literature, Poetry, Romance
- Length: 865 words
- Structure: 1 section, 20 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Drama — The work is structured as a dramatic dialogue with intense emotional exchanges and conflict.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a historical context, referencing historical figures and events.
- Feminist Literature — The themes revolve around gender roles, female autonomy, and resistance against patriarchal oppression.
- Poetry — The writing style includes poetic elements such as meter, rhyme, and vivid imagery.
Tags
feminism · rebellion · drama · historical · women's rights · empowerment · courage · defiance · identity · social justice · cultural critique · patriarchy