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90Romeo + Juliet- The Symbolism of Water
Baz Luhrmann's film Romeo + Juliet significantly alters many aspects of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, such as the substitution of guns for swords, but one of his most significant changes...
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90Just This Side of Death: An Interpretation of Shakespeare's Sonnet #73
William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 73 reminds us of the inevitability and permanence of death and of how that reality should compel us to love fiercely before our time is over. Shakespeare expertly employs...
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88Fortinbras as a Foil for Hamlet
The Chandos Portrait of William Shakespeare Of all the characters in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Fortinbras is perhaps the strangest. He is barely seen and speaks little. Other characters often speak of...
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88Emilia and Desdemona: "Othello" characters more similar than you think
Few would initially consider the characters of Emilia and Desdemona to be similar. One is the wife of the play's tragic hero; the other is betrothed to one of the greatest villains of all time. Pious...
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89Creative Teaching Strategies: Macbeth
Let's face it: Most high school students had rather suffer through a root canal than endure a typical lecture on Shakespeare. It doesn't have to be that way, however. A creative teacher can come up with...
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86Choose Your Garden - The Literary Herb Garden
There are times when I think modern man and woman might not be as smart as people from the past. When you think about it, the Bible and the works of Chaucer and Shakespeare are rich in references to herbs....
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86Humphrey Bogart: Play It Again, Sam
The AFI ranks Humphrey Bogart as the number one film actor in history. So do I. He's the quintessential movie tough guy. He influenced my life from a very early age. A tribute to the worlds greatest actor.
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86Postcards from Amazing Bookstores
The best bookstores in the world, according to The Guardian. This article features my review of El Ateneo Grand Splendid in Buenos Aires, Selexyz Dominicanen in Maastrich, Posada in Brussels, and off the list but very famous (and gorgeous, too) Shakespeare & Company in Paris.
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8725 Funny Quotes About Life
1. "Life is like a taxi. The meter just keeps a-ticking whether you are getting somewhere or just standing still." - Lou Erickso 2. "Life is like an onion; you peel off one layer at a time and sometimes you...
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85Julius Caesar - The Assassination: History and Shakespeare Combined
The ideas revolving around the assassination of Julius Gaius Caesar seem to be rather prevalent for the most part. Many of the details and opinions are shared by Caesar enthusiasts worldwide, throughout time....
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