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Comment on the opening two lines of the drama Edward II.
The opening two lines of the drama "Edward II" by Christopher Marlowe are the two lines of the letter of Edward II which he wrote for his 'dearest friend' Gaveston. These lines are -
"My father is deceased. Come, Galveston,/ And share the kingdom with thy dearest friend."
Gaveston and Edward II are very close friend from the very early childhood. Gaveston was banished from England to France by Edward I as he thought that Gaveston had the sinister influence upon Prince Edward II. When Edward I died and Edward II ascended the throne, Gaveston was recalled from exile. Edward II wrote to Gaveston to come back to England since his father had died.
It is believed that there was a homosexual relationship between the king and Gaveston. There are some hints in the opening two lines. The phrase "share the kingdom" and "dearest friend" are much significant. These phrases suggest that their relationship is not only friendship, but something more than that.
"My father is deceased. Come, Galveston,/ And share the kingdom with thy dearest friend."
Gaveston and Edward II are very close friend from the very early childhood. Gaveston was banished from England to France by Edward I as he thought that Gaveston had the sinister influence upon Prince Edward II. When Edward I died and Edward II ascended the throne, Gaveston was recalled from exile. Edward II wrote to Gaveston to come back to England since his father had died.
It is believed that there was a homosexual relationship between the king and Gaveston. There are some hints in the opening two lines. The phrase "share the kingdom" and "dearest friend" are much significant. These phrases suggest that their relationship is not only friendship, but something more than that.
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