yummy-cookies said:
Another question: Why does Phebe seem so confused by her affections for the androgynous Ganymede? How does this relate to belonging
Hmm
Phebe is bewildered by the androgynous traits of 'Ganymede'. She is legitimately attracted to 'his' quick wit and pride, but strangely to his "pretty", "riper" and "lusty red" female characteristics .
(Shakespeare uses antithesis in her duologue with Silvius to show this confusion, Act 3 Scene 6)
I think this relates to belonging, inherently, to stereotypical gender roles, as a female within the historical context would have to be much more timid and inhibited, but as a male, Rosalind expresses herself freely and challenges these roles.
I'm not sure, what do you think?