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Fantasy and Shakespeare?

Posted on May 21, 2014 by joonhong123

Shakespeare is certainly a fan of using unreal factors in his plays. The ghost in Hamlet, witches in Macbeth, and magics in The Tempest are the examples. Such fantasy sources were the double edged swords for Shakespeare, but he used … Continue reading →

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These Paper Bullets: Double Mirror

Posted on April 24, 2014 by joonhong123

Lauren Yarger “Who says Shakespeare is boring?” These Paper Bullets is the play done by Yale Repertory Theatre, that rewrites both the Shakespeare’s famous play, Much Ado About Nothing, and United Kingdom’s famous singing group, The Beatles. Although … Continue reading →

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The Key of Shakespeare’s Lost Years

Posted on March 4, 2014 by joonhong123

Shakespeare’s brilliant works were not created at an instant. In fact, his works went through long and thorough contemplation and adversities like other writers, poets, and playwrights do. But constituents that help Shakespeare to write such wonderful pieces do exist … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare’s Life:Play

Posted on February 7, 2014 by joonhong123

Micheal Wood shows many astonishing facts that thoroughly explained William Shakespeare’s lifetime. One thing that impressed me is that Shakespeare wrote his pieces as his real experiences occur in his life. For example, he wrote his first Sonnet based off … Continue reading →

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Malvolio, the Lover and the Spider

Posted on January 30, 2014 by joonhong123

Although Malvolio in the play of Twelfth Night is a real person under Olivia’s authority, Malvolio shows its presence in the movie She’s The Man as a Malcolm’s tarantula. But the tarantula indirectly connects its host Malcolm to Malvolio in … Continue reading →

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Ned (Edward) Alleyn and His Act

Posted on December 17, 2013 by joonhong123

Ned Alleyn, the actor also known as Edward Alleyn, played Mercutio in the play Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare. His arrogance, pride, and great fame tell that Shakespeare is gifted at gabbing; Shakespeare successfully lures such tricky character as Ned … Continue reading →