Shakespeare's play, A Winter's Tale, has many magical and mystical elements. A Winter's Tale is truly considered one of Shakespeare's novels. There are tragic scenes at the beginning with a romantic and happy twist at the end. One of the questions raised in this play is whether Hermione, Queen of Sicily, actually died and resurrected or whether she was alive throughout the play. It is difficult to take a position on either front of this issue because Shakespeare uses many mystical elements that play into the very issue. himself. Hermione, wife of Leontes, king of Sicily, is accused of adultery by her beloved husband at the beginning of the play. Leontes is upset and does not listen to anyone about his wife's innocence. He orders his pregnant wife taken to prison. In prison, Hermione gives birth to a daughter named Perdita, which Leontes believes is the birth of the adulterous relationship he accuses. Hermione and Leontes' only son falls ill and soon dies, which supposedly causes Hermione's death. Her friend Paulina, the level-headed, hopeful and magical...