Edward II of England

Piers steatite is a major character of the play, Edward II. He is a minion of Prince Edward. He was banished by King Edward l, as his presence was proving dangerous for Prince Edward. Soon after the dead of queen regnant Edward l, he receives a letter from queen regnant Edward II ask him to come back to England. My father is deceased, come steatite, And share the officedom with thy lovema superpower line of the play) The letter shows that the mightiness has a great love for soaprock since he asks him to come to share the barondom with him. soap-rock is very smart at the conclusion of his banishment.He is excited to meet his friend overcoming every the carnal hurdles. Ah Words that make me surfeit with glamour What greater bliss fag hap to Soapstone Than live and be the favorite of a pansy Sweet prince. I come these, these thy amorous lines Might have implemented me to have swum from France. (act 1 scene 1, lines 3-7) This soliloquy of Soapstone shows us how bewail he is, to meet his friend. The dramatist reveals the kind between fairy Edward II and Soapstone. It is believed that there was a homosexual relationship between soapstone and pouf Edward.So thou wouldst smile, and imply me in thin arms. The emotional letter of king Edward the II evokes strong emotions In the heart of Soapstone. He thinks that his love for the king Is as strong as Oleanders love for Hero. He becomes so impetuous to meet the king, that he could even lay on the line his life, if he didnt have totally ship to ferry him immediately. He wants to come to England to be with his love, and not because of the city Not that I love the city, or the men, But that it harbors him that I need so dear- The king He declares that he would love king Edward II even If the whole world dislike him.Soapstone promises to bow only in the beginning the king, and not before the lordly peers. My knee shall bow to none further to the king This shows that the king holds a very specia l as rise as important position in the life of soapstone. He knows all the tastes and preferences of the king. He has a desire to give ut more or less pleasure to the king In all possible looks. All his plans show that he depart provide sensual pleasure to the king In different ways. He Informs that he will get In entertain the king by music and poetry. He arranged for Sweet speeches,COMEDIES, AND PLEASING SHOWS to delight king Edward II. Some of his actors of Italian masques would be dressed like sylvan nymphs lily-of-the-valley tree of the actors playing the roles of Satyrs who would graze on the lawns with goat feet. All this shows the deep affections of Soapstone for king Edward II. The tastes of the king are fully reflected in the plans that Soapstone makes to delight and please him. Soapstone doesnt care about what the world says and thinks about his relationship with king Edward. He wants to return from his exile as soon as possible and spend laity time with his love.Desp ite the fact that he is hated and threatened by all the nobles, he continues his relationship with king Edward II. Soapstone belongs to a minority class. He has a homosexual relationship with king Edward II which was not accepted during that time. People having a composition to man relationship were looked down upon by the society. This was the reason why king Edward had exiled Soapstone from England. Even after the return of soapstone, he was constantly threatened by the nobles and lords. He was always rejected by the society, so his life as centered around the person who loved him, that is king Edward II.Soapstone could even risk his life to be with him. Gavottes harshness and rude behavior is seen in the communication with the triplet poor men in the beginning. The prospect of being the most favored person of the king has turned his head. He has decided not to talk to the multitude of frequent persons and not to bow before the peers. parting base stooping to the lordly peers My knee shall bow to none but to the king. , He decides to act as a high profile man, and ill-treats three ordinary pack who want is help.Dismiss them, one of them, who is a soldier, curses him for treating him slightingly. He thinks that the common people are like dying sparks in the cold ashes. What he wants to say is that, the persons without entities are of no account to him, since their poverty will be of no avail. He would rather pay attention to the tress that touches his lips and fly away than to the person of insignificance. As for the multitude , that are but sparks, be up in embers of their poverty Ill fawn first on the wind That glance at my lips, and fleets away. This shows the arrogant side of Soapstone. Soapstone is also betrayed as an evil genius. He does not want to mix with the common people as they are poor. This clearly shows his evil desires and the reason for being with king Edward II. He knows how to make use of other people which we see in his (aside) Ill flatter these and make them live in hope. Soapstone wants to take advantage of his authority and his mind starts manipulating strategies to have the king in his keep so that he can do as he wishes. musicians, that with mournful of a string May draw the pliant king which way I pleaseSoapstone is cynically planning to trap the puppylike monarchs mind . When he is the fore-front suggests his cunningness and his pretence of a true friend is seen when . soapstone is extremely selfish. He exploits the knowledge of the kings knowledge. He widens the rift between the king and the queen. Soapstone has influenced the king to such an extent that the king would provide him with all the luxuries and comforts, while ignoring his kingly duties. Piers has cultivated to perfection the art of flattery and he uses it at every step while dealing with his sole patron-the king.