Unconventional Love

While societal expectations regarding love and marriage were rigid, Shakespeare also explored unconventional and forbidden love in his works.  Same-sex desire, extramarital affairs, and illicit relationships challenged the established norms of the time.  The characters of Rosalind in As You Like It and Viola in Twelfth NIght skillfully navigated gender boundaries, showcasing the transformative power of love that transcends societal constraints.