Rosalind!!

I happened to come across an article in which the peculiarity of one of the characters in William Shakespeare's play 'As you like it' was described. The character's name is Rosalind. Rosalind is a beautiful young lady, who at some point of time disguises herself as an old man. I know nothing about the play other than this :)

But apparently during Shakespeare's time dramas were performed only by men for some reason !!

Here is why i am amused by Rosalind.

Imagine a young man playing Rosalind's character and the part where she disguises herself as an old man, now our handsome guy has to portray an old man to the audience, with inner feelings as a beautiful young lady !!

I wish i could see such a performance :)

Cheers