In Shakespeare's famous pastoral romantic comedy
As You Like It, the second scene of the third act is a noteworthy
one.
The major point is that, from this scene the process
begins; the process of transforming Orlando into a real man, a true lover from a
lovesick young guy. The Forest of Arden seems to metamorphoses other characters like
Oliver or Duke Francis who enter the forest supernaturally, but in case of Orlando, it
is Ganymede’s clever tests and trials which help the gradual development of Orlando’s
personality. And this procedure starts from this particular scene, when Orlando is asked
by Ganymede: “come everyday to... woo me”. Orlando, thus, is not only going to be
healed, his character is also going to be flourished. This is the most notable
significance of the scene.
Another important action which
takes place is the argument between Touchstone and Corin regarding the comparison
between the courtly life and country life. Both Touchstone and Corin give their reasons,
and both are correct from their own points of view. But, it is interesting to find out
that while arguing against the pastoral life, Touchstone unwillingly depicts the
advantages of the country life, and vice versa. Here, obvious contrasting images of the
country and the courtly life are portrayed through the
conversation.
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