"Everybody will probably think it’s about money …and it is about money. “Not for the use of me getting the money, it’s the way she used her … her power for money. She used it against us all the time. "She used to manipulate us. She was always sitting there and there was this dominating type of aura about her. "Sitting back and always thinking that she's a queen. That's the way she is." (Matthew Wales, 2002)
those unsure of a female ruler were quickly quieted by her intelligent actions (The Royal
In the lais “Lanval” the Fairy Queen radiates prosperity and authority, but uses her beauty to captivate and draw in the attention of Lanval. Instead of seeking him out in the forest, she sends her messengers to summon him while she waits enticingly in a sexual pose wearing only sheer clothing. He is seduced by her; therefore she remains in control with all the power. The Fairy Queen tells Lanval,
She was a woman grown, seven-and-ten, and wreathed in a cloth-of-silver gown she appeared truly the Lady of the Mists. In her presence Hunt felt ashamed of his status; he was but five-and-ten, though as he was so fond of reminding her, he would be a true man in less than a month. He had made squire two years past, nigh unheard of, chosen by the castle’s castellan, the old veteran Seer Lars Reddan. He had the makings of a chevalier, the great magi of the Lyceum told him, and already he could feel the mana tingling hungrily in his fingertips. Even so, he was a poor boy, the third-born son of a lowly castle knight; his love was a princess, daughter of Torriq the Hammer and promised to another. No, I must not dwell on such things. She is the emperor’s heir; surely she can choose her own
So far, she’s alone, her husband made be dead, her son is not old enough to rule. To top it off, there are suitors that heard that the king has died at war, now there is a free spot on the throne of Ithaca. Since she is a woman and not the king, she only owns at least thirty-five to forty percent of the kingdom because women were not considered full citizens. But the only thing holding the suitors at bay is she has to decide marry someone. After all, the suitors cannot take the kingdom forcefully, if they were to do that. They would be killed and/or kicked out of Ithaca. Furthermore, the queen cannot do anything. Literally, she cannot do anything. She wants to go outside, then she has to put on heavy, and opaque clothing on and make sure not to reveal anything to anyone outside the
Esther was an orphan who was raised by her cousin Mordecai (Leath, 2010). There came a time that she would go from orphan to queen. Esther lived in Persia, where King Ahasuerus ruled. A day arrived that Queen Vashti refused to obey King Ahasuerus and was soon replaced by Esther (Leath, 2010). During this time, the King held ultimate power and everyone was subject to the king’s authority. Consequently, Queen Vashti displayed disobedience by not obeying the King and was punished by being removed as queen (Leath, 2010). However, the removal of Queen Vashti paved the way for Esther and she was purposefully placed in position as queen. This seized
Hrothgar, King of the Danes, did not lead by example thus influencing his followers in a negative manner. His main characteristics include Cowardice, Godliness, and Sadness. When negative characteristics are displayed, those following or looking to the person in question have no choice but to doubt the abilities of those in leadership.
Queen Hatshepsut is a demanding, feisty, non-fiction character. She is the main character in this book. The book focuses on her troubles and adventures as the brand-new king, and the things she faces as sovereign. The Queen (or King) had her coronation three months ago, and she is the first female Pharaoh. Many people were unenthusiastic about their new leader, yet others were pleased with the choice. From demanding to be King to confirming plans for the best temple in the Two Lands, this daring character has got her way. (Again.)
Marie de France’s demonstrated the fairy queen as a symbol for female empowerment when the fairy queen said, “I admonish you now, I command and beg you, do not let any man know about this. I shall tell you why: you would lose me for good if this love were known; you would never see me again or possess my body’ (Anthology, L 150, 124). She showed that the fairy queen was entitle as the fairy queen highlighted the consequences of not keeping their relationship in secret from everyone. Also, the fairy queen used the word “command” to show that she was entitled, yet she followed it by the word “beg you,” she used indirect method to clarify it.
She feels as though if her husband is incapable of becoming king she will do what is necessary herself in seeing that she is queen.
At first read the book of Esther is a story of a Queen who was able to achieve a heroic act that saved her people from being destroyed. However as you examine the story it’s more than a historic story of triumph, but through the actions of the characters in the story it becomes a blueprint for many aspects of leadership. By examining the different dimensions of the leadership traits of King Ahasuerus, Haman, Mordecai and Esther will represent the different facet of developing into a leader.
The book of Esther is a story of a young, beautiful, Jewish girl who ultimately became queen. At the time, King Ahasuerus reigned over the Persian Empire. He threw lavish banquets for his officials as well as all the people in Susa. The night of the seventh banquet, he called for Queen Vashti so he can flaunt her in front of the people but she refused to come. He sought council on how to handle the queen’s actions, he gave a decree and then ordered her to leave the kings presence and her position is to be given to someone more deserving.
She obeys the rules of the kingdom, and holds the traditions of her parents close to her heart. She is seen as the ideal child and daughter that the King and Queen had longed for.
She obeys the rules of the kingdom, and holds the traditions of her parents close to her heart. She is seen as the ideal child and daughter that the King and Queen had longed for.