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Shakespeare's Cymbeline is a story of love, hatred, and betrayal.
The main character, Imogen, is hurt by all of these emotions and actions.
Not just by one person, by many throughout the play. These would include
her father Cymbeline, lover, Posthumus, an Italian named Giacomo, the
Queen, Posthumus' ser ....
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.... in line to hurt Imogen. With the bet he made
with Posthumus in mind, he tries to woo his way into Imogen's heart and her
bedroom. He is a very sly and rude character who will do whatever he can
to get what he wants. He speaks to Imogen while in her bedroom to try and
convince her that he is the better of the two men. "...I dedicate myself
to your sweet pleasure, More noble than that runagate to your bed, And will
continue fast to your affection, Still close as sure" (I.6. 136).
Posthumus, on the other hand, truly loves and respects Cymbeline.
He feels so strong ....
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