http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/fathers-and-sons Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Sat, 02 May 2026 11:46:55 -0400 Sat, 02 May 2026 11:46:55 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/148/the-relationship-between-fathers-and-sons-in-shakespeare By N B - Gaunt is alluding to Richard’s controversial war with Ireland, his greed and vanity that are perpetuated by his many flatterers. Gaunt then tells of his love of England, using the repetition of the word “this” to grab your attention, as well as drive his point home. He describes England as a land fit for kings and of the country’s victories in battle by referring to the Roman god of war, “This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars (2.1.41).” Gaunt even goes as far as to compare England to the biblical garden of Eden, “This other Eden, demi-paradise&rdquo... Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:29 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/148/the-relationship-between-fathers-and-sons-in-shakespeare