The Scornful Lady

"The Scornful Lady" by Francis Beaumont is a comedy that looks at the complicated relationships between characters during the Jacobean era. The story focuses on Elder Loveless as he tries to capture the heart of Lady, all while dealing with his younger brother, Young Loveless. Elder Loveless has emotions of annoyance because of the Lady's dismissive behavior and troubles with his family. The play is full of funny conversations and clever comebacks. Lady is shown as a tough character who makes fun of Elder Loveless and doesn't like the usual rules of love and dating. These interactions give a funny and thoughtful look at love in a society influenced by class and male and female roles.