Family ties are strained from "summary" of Cymbeline by William Shakespeare
The relationships within the royal family of Britain are fraught with tension and discord. King Cymbeline's marriage to his second wife, the treacherous Queen, has caused a rift between him and his daughter, Princess Imogen. The Queen's manipulative ways have turned the King against his own flesh and blood, leading to a breakdown in the once-close bond between father and daughter. Imogen's marriage to Posthumus, a low-born nobleman, further strains the family ties. King Cymbeline is outraged by his daughter's choice of husband, viewing it as a betrayal of her royal lineage. This disapproval drives a wedge between Imogen and her father, creating a barrier that is difficult to overcome. The presence of the scheming Iachimo adds fuel to the fire, as he plots to drive a wedge between Imogen and Posthumu...
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