Animal Analogy in Shakespeare’S Character Portrayal : As Shown in His Reflection of the Aesopian Tradition and the Animal Aspect of Physiognomy

A survey and analysis of Shakespeare's use of animal comparisons in character portrayals. Examines Shakespeare's numerous animal references, their background, and the reason for their use. Preface Contents Introduction Part I. Shakespeare and Aesop 1. The Tradition 2. The Fables 3. Aesopic Animal Types 4. Conclusions Part II. Shakespeare and Animal Comparisons 1. The Tradition 2. Villains 3. Satirical Portraits 4. “Sympathetic” Portraits 5. Warring Factions 6. Generalizations on Mankind 7. Abstractions 8. Conclusions Part III. Appendices, Notes, Bibliography Appendix Notes Bibliography Vita