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Re: Re: Finally...RPresta
Tis I who thank you also. :)
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 20, 2016 at 12:09 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Kabu
I'll see what I can do to Henry V. Today, I think I'll tell about Falstaff, a character I find funny.. Ok? Thanxsomuch.
posted by
anib
on June 19, 2016 at 9:30 PM
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Re: Finally...RPresta
Lovely comment, the expansions too can be limitless. It's such great fun to be receiving varied viewpoints that provides impetus and motivation. Thank you a big one.
posted by
anib
on June 19, 2016 at 9:25 PM
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Re: Re: Kabu
No I realize that but I enjoyed it. Henry 5th is my favorite. OMG that is so good. One has to see the play to really start to study any of the great Shakespearian works.
posted by
Kabu
on June 19, 2016 at 1:20 PM
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Finally...
The characters in this play of Shakespeare's are so broadly layered in depth, diverse plots, subplots and complexities that, to me, they probably seemed to nearly scream at him to tell their story. If it is true that Willy-boy wrote from Plutarch's accounts, then the mechanics of poetic dialogue and formatting the structure of the play, along with the century in which Shakespeare lived, all must be considered when discussing Cleopatra. I see her as what she was (to me); a Royal, a ruler, an extremely intelligent, clever, attractive, beguiling, assertive lady, trying to stay alive in difficult times, who also was a mother, a realist, a romantic, a stratistician, and probably a dreamer at times. She would be a "problem" to men in any age, but in Shakespeare's day, a challenge to even put quill to paper to discuss. Men often have difficulty with women who display as many gifts as Cleopatra possessed, and Shakespeare treated her story well, I think. Her life seemed doomed whichever path she chose, making for the spinning of a good yarn. And I wonder, is it possible she staged her own death, being so clever. But no... LOL! Great post.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 18, 2016 at 8:24 PM
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Re: Kabu
One more thing Kabu, Antony and Cleo does not figure in as one of the great tragedies of Shakespeare.
posted by
anib
on June 18, 2016 at 7:29 AM
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Re: FSI
I just can't figure out where did this. Of twelfth prop in. My apologies.
posted by
anib
on June 18, 2016 at 7:26 AM
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Kabu
I always value your assessments and you do put your heart to all that you read so voraciously. Thank you dear one.
posted by
anib
on June 18, 2016 at 7:06 AM
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FSI
It does, specially the potty works up to tell the story better than the drama of twelfth. Thanks a lot.
posted by
anib
on June 18, 2016 at 7:04 AM
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It really builds to a great story.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on June 18, 2016 at 6:39 AM
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I actually think her living is as great as her dying. She was a defeated Queen but she used every guile against men's better natures and beliefs. Sending them mad with passion for her and enjoying their love sickness. Did she really ever love anyone other than Egypt? we will never know I expect. definitely a woman for all seasons.
posted by
Kabu
on June 18, 2016 at 6:29 AM
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