BERENICE, QUEEN OF HELL: Elizabeth Klink, Introduction

  BERENICE, QUEEN OF HELL: MALE PANIC AND THE HORRORS OF WOMANHOOD   This analysis focuses on Egæus’ psychology, which is greatly concerned with male panic and fragility. Beginning with his mother’s death, Egæus spirals into a trance-like state that is employed by monomanic obsession with his late wife’s body, specifically her teeth. Exploring the … Continue reading BERENICE, QUEEN OF HELL: Elizabeth Klink, Introduction