Shakespeare's play, The Winter's Tale, has many magical and mystical elements throughout. A Winter's Tale is true to form as one of Shakespeare's novels. There are tragic scenes at the beginning with a romantic and joyful touch at the end. One such question raised in this play is whether Hermione, Queen of Sicily, truly died and was resurrected or was alive throughout the play. It is difficult to take sides on either side of this question because Shakespeare uses many mystical elements that come into play in the question itself. Yes. At the beginning of the work Hermione, wife of Leontes, king of Sicily, is accused of adultery by her beloved husband. Leontes is distraught and will not listen to anyone regarding his wife's innocence. He orders his pregnant wife to be taken to prison. While in prison Hermione gives birth to a daughter named Perdita, which Leontes believes is the birth of the adulterous affair he accuses. Hermione and Leontes' only child falls ill and dies early, which is said to cause Hermione's death. Her friend Paulina, balanced, hopeful and magical...