How does the wakefield master treat the theme of marriage in"Second Shepherd's play" ?
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The second Shepherd's play is a story which belongs to the time of medieval period, and also it can also be included in the stories of mysteries. The writer of the story is unknown most commonly known as anonymous. And the author's name is Wakefield Master.
The fact about poor shepherds had also been here mentioned here.
The Second Shepherd’s Play is part of the mystery plays which originated during the middle English period.
The theme of marriage in the play is portrayed through the first and third shepherd’s complaints of their wives.
According to them their wives are lazy people who bully them.
They advise other people to never get married.
Thus, marriage as an institution is portrayed in a negative manner in the play.