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Ekphrasis influences descriptions of female characters in early modern drama and prose fiction. These vivid descriptions are conveyed with such clarity that they highlight the constructed nature of ideal feminine behavior within a patriarchal system, thereby exposing abuses of patriarchal power. Classical ekphrasis is a technique capable of transcending genre, aiding in the exposure of abuses of power and eliciting emotional responses from audiences. Ekphrasis is an effective way to appeal to an audience’s emotions—when descriptions develop vivid images, they can bypass mental and emotional barriers constructed to protect one’s emotions or self-image. Authors elicit emotions from readers in order to teach them how to name their emotions and feelings; being able to name and understand feelings is a crucial part of developing understanding, especially in a society that increasingly relied upon empirical evidence to determine the truth. |
