As you like it

As You Like It

One of the many reoccurring themes in As You Like It is romantic love. The book gives many examples of love that is expressed dramatically and at some points magnified. Many relationships throughout the book reflect the meaning of romantic love. The play explores the structures and forms of love. Each character has their own thoughts and feelings on romantic love and express it in their own way. "It [love] is to be all made of sighs and tears" (5.2.74)
Rosalind and Celia have a relationship that is unique and they express their love for one another in a different way. They are described as to sharing a love “dearer than the natural bond of sisters” (1.3.244) and “never two ladies loved as they do.” (1.1.97) They show their care for each other in action. When Rosalind is banished by Duke Fredrick, Celia says that in banishing Rosalind, Duke Fredrick, has also banished Celia. She announces that where Celia goes she will follow. “She (Celia) would h...