Mikaela Kemsley: "All in the Timing"

All in the Timing:
Shakespeare creates his own standard of time within The Winter's Tale through the sixteen year gap between the third and fourth acts and the inclusion of music. When one embraces this irregular portrayal of time it alters their way of thinking. This is beneficial in interpreting the play as a Romance and in engaging the play with creative productions. These new thought patterns can also fundamentally change the way one views their every-day reality. Most vitally, an altered thought pattern is essential for fully understanding the fantastical mysticism that characterizes the play.