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Count Basil by Joanna Baillie

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in particular and society in general were heading. Her defiance toward typical social norms enabled the playwright to pursue her feminist perspective upon the otherwise male-dominated stage, which she  effectively achieved through characterization. Bibliography lists 3 sources. TLCbasil.rtf JOANNA BAILLIES "COUNT BASIL" by (c) November 2001 -- for  more information on using this paper properly! I. INTRODUCTION Along with a handful of other famous playwrights, Joanna Baillie represents the epitome  of theatrical feminism. language of the dialogue in Count Basil points the audience toward her conclusion on heroism, masculinity and femininity by way of boldly contesting the path upon  which Baillie saw theater in particular and society in general were heading. Her defiance toward typical social norms enabled the playwright to pursue her feminist perspective upon the otherwise  male-dominated stage, which she effectively achieved through characterization. "Unlikely Baillies traditionally tragic heroes, Victoria and Jane are against stereotype and Baillies portrayal of both female characters invites readers to  the plays re-visionary stance towards a Romantic gender identity, as modern critics on Baillies works focus on her gender politics. Feminist writers of 1790s advocated the reformation of the  traditional femininity in their works and provoked female readers awareness on female status, arguing that women should be equals to their male counterparts" (Commentary on De Monfort and Count Basil).  II. LANGUAGE OF DIALOGUE Baillies language of dialogue through characterization in Count Basil clearly illustrates that throughout the history of civilization, men  have -- and still continue to -- design womens role in society, often utilizing popular culture as the primary vehicle. The legacy of roles and social designs for women