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Marullus was disgusted at the way that the fickle people of Rome turned so easily from one hero to another.
Picture: By Andrea Mantegna (1431–1506), via the Royal Collection and Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.. Source.
Posted August 26 2022
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When William Shakespeare agreed to be godfather to Ben Jonson’s baby boy, he forgot that he would have to think of a gift for his christening.
Picture: © HoppyH, Wikimedia Commons. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.. Source.
Posted November 2 2021
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With King John dead and the threat of invasion fading, Philip Faulconbridge reflects that the danger within is always greater than the danger without.
Picture: By Charles A. Buchel (1872-1950), via the Victoria and Albert Museum and Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.. Source.
Posted October 18 2021
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Shylock is savouring revenge on Antonio for years of disgusting mistreatment, but the judge warns him to temper his demands.
Picture: By John Everett Millais (1829-1896), from the Metropolitan Museum of Art via Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.. Source.
Posted May 11 2021
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Standing on the dockside with Laertes, who is eager to board ship for Paris, Polonius takes a moment to share some fatherly wisdom.
Picture: By Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770), from the National Gallery of Art via Wikimedia Commons. Licence: Public domain.. Source.
Posted October 14 2020
