Hande Seber agrees with Cristy Beemer on the notion that Elizabeth I utilizes both masculine and feminine positions within her speeches, but adds an extra commentary of how Elizabeth I twists the notion of Petrarchan love for her own benefit.
Additionally, Seber notes the political situation surrounding the poems and mentions Elizabeth’s self representation as a virgin, neither of which Beemer implements in her article.
The author theorizes Elizabeth’s adoption of both Petrarchan lover and Petrarchan subject allows her to ascribe to traditional feminine roles while representing herself as superior and unattainable towards courtiers.
However, the article mainly focuses on two poems, one of which has been explored during class.
Additionally, Seber notes the political situation surrounding the poems and mentions Elizabeth’s self representation as a virgin, neither of which Beemer implements in her article.
The author theorizes Elizabeth’s adoption of both Petrarchan lover and Petrarchan subject allows her to ascribe to traditional feminine roles while representing herself as superior and unattainable towards courtiers.
However, the article mainly focuses on two poems, one of which has been explored during class.