The best William Shakespeare quotes are written and repeated to us all the time. William Shakespeare was the greatest playwright of all time, and his quotes and words stay with us still today. Which of William Shakespeare’s quotes are the best is a matter of opinion. Here, in my opinion are the best William Shakespeare ...
If someone asked you who wrote Hamlet? You would naturally say, “Shakespeare, who else?” But is it the correct answer or to that end, was he the author of any of the great plays that are credited to his name? Some scholars are in doubt because of some baffling facts about Shakespeare himself! Here are ...
Shakespeare Against Misogyny Twelfth Night (1602) is a comedic play written by William Shakespeare at the beginning of the seventeenth century. At this period of time society was misogynistic affirming that women are inferior to men. Within Twelfth Night there is supporting evidence that William Shakespeare was against social norms exhibiting non-misogynistic sentiments. William Shakespeare ...
She’s the Man is easily the best teen-targeted remake of a William Shakespeare work since 10 Things I Hate About You. Because it follows Twelfth Night rather closely (thematically, at least), She’s The Man has the same quirky humor as Shakespeare’s works did, which isn’t to say that it’s exceptionally intellectual. Contrary to popular belief, ...
I didn’t always have a crush on Billy, or William Shakespeare to those who don’t know him. Bill was like that annoying kid who always followed you around on the playground during recess. Year after year, teachers insisted on condemning you to one of his plays. Just as we all realize, a little too late, ...
If you know someone who can find a Shakespeare quote for every situation, enjoys throwing around Shakespeare insults or thinks themselves the next Shakespearean playwright then this gift guide is for you. The following are my top ten Shakespeare inspired gifts found online that are fun to give to any Shakespeare lover. I love a ...
Why do many of the lovers in Shakespeare comedies rely on deception in their romantic maneuvers? Did Shakespeare believe that this was commonplace in the realm of love? Or, did he write these scenarios purely for the sake of good comedy and in order to weave his many subplots? I’d vote for the latter…at least ...
Things that are written 100s of years ago can often lose or change meaning over time. This can be caused by many factors. The reader, the critic, the time period, and the context are all elements that can change the meaning or interpretation of a piece of literature every time it is read. The works ...