Vol. 39 No. 1 (1991)
Research Article

TWO NOTES ON SHAKESPEARE: Fontibell and Fountains

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  • Norman Nathan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1179/nam.1991.39.1.39

Published 1991-03-01

Copyright (c) 1991 Maney

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Abstract

Abstract

In All's Well that Ends Well (4.2.1), Bertram addresses Diana as Fontibell. This intentional misnaming may be part of his attempt to seduce her by reference to her sex organ, as Fontibell can be interpreted as “beautiful vagina.”

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