Love and loyalty in 'The Winter's Tale'

Ok so i have been asked to discuss the importance of love and loyalty in Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale.


I was wondering what your opinions might be on the question of this topic? I have come up with a few ideas to use in my essay but i thought it would be interesting to get some other opinions on the subject before i disclose mine to try and keep your ideas as objective as possible.

An obvious aspect to discuss is the outcome of Leonte's bout of jealousy and subsequent irrational thought and actions. This proves that love and loyalty are essential for piece of mind, and in some cases for the safety of ones life among other things

I would like to see where you would take this question or how you would approach it.

Thanks in advance.