ontes, who served as a warning to Elizabethan men. However, despite these drastic changes in Shakespeares viewpoint, some of his opinions remained the same. For instance, he maintains his position against power-based, political family relationships and his belief that family membership isnt necessarily defined by genetics.In King John, Shakespeare undeniably critiques power-based and political relationships. In fact, the vast majority of these familial ties are, at least partly, political in nature. For instance, Constance uses more than loves her son Arthur. She exploits his claim to the throne of England in order to secure herself a position of power. When she hears of Blanches marriage to Lewis, Constance moans, France friend with England, what becomes of me? (3.1.36). Arthur himself doesnt want the crown of England; he declares, So I were out of prison and kept sheep,/ I should be as merry as the day is long (4.1.17-18). Constance simply presses his claim for her own sake. She would not do this if she truly loved her son, knowing that it makes him a threat to King John. Tragical⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪⨪k...
