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A fitting ending to my Shakespeare class– funny thing happened on the way to the forum(library). I had printed my final paper for Shakespeare, and put the file on a flash drive so that if I had made a mistake, … Continue reading →

I have not mentioned much the profound influence that Marjorie Garber has had on me this semester. Her Shakespeare After All has been a welcome source of insight and information.  Besides that, I just like the way she thinks. She … Continue reading →

I must say that James’ presentation was powerful. Powerful because he got to what is elemental, which is, what’s going on inside himself. As he spoke I had the disinct feeling that I was watching the stripping of Lear. James … Continue reading →

Just a few notes on the last day of group presentations: Corialanus:  Nick’s portrayal of Aufidius, was, well…Saturday Night Live material. The subtle glance, the slightly sarcastic intonation, the deadpan expression, the comedic timing–good stuff. And his favorite “buddy,” Corialanus, … Continue reading →

Titus: Well, Rio’s bloody hands were a bit of theatre magic. And I appreciated the dramatic reading of lines by all. I was grateful that I had not bitten into my pie, prior to the line that revealed its contents… … Continue reading →

Why did Shakespeare have Caliban utter those profoundly poignant words that simply take my breath away? Because he is every man. He is the evil in us all. Prospero says on page 760: “This thing of darkness, I acknowledge mine.” … Continue reading →

At the end of class on Thurs. I was glad another student asked, ‘So, was she really dead, or did the statue come to life?” It was exactly what I was wondering. So I finished reading the final scenes, and … Continue reading →

A sonnet’s been milling about in my brain for several moons, so finally, here it is: Shakespeare’s Pearls He speaks of pearls as tears and worlds and eyes Their lustre seeming to reflect one’s pain A surface smooth and yet … Continue reading →

In a way, Shakespeare has moved closer to mythology in the last four plays. Though we do not have the woods, strange creatures, or fairies, we have impossible situations that are seemingly hopeless. And yet they are resolved. That is … Continue reading →

In the last four plays, Shakespeare has come full circle. We dance with wild abandon through the comedies and pastorals, our senses full and reeling. We are called to believe, to hope, to experience love irrepressable. But amid the laughter, … Continue reading →