Perspectives on Politics in ShakespeareJohn Albert Murley, Sean D. Sutton Political science is becoming ever more reliant on abstract statistical models and almost divorced from human judgment, hope, and idealism. William Shakespeare offers the political scientist an antidote to this methodological alienation, this self-imposed exile from the political concerns of citizens and politicians. Shakespeare, the most quoted author in the English-speaking world, presents his characters as rulers, citizens, and statesmen of the most famous regimes, governed by their respective laws and shaped by their respective political and social institutions. The actions, deliberations, mistakes, and successes of his characters reveal the limitations and strengths of their regimes, whether they be Athens, Rome, or England. The contributors to this volume, esteemed scholars of political science, show us that Shakespeare's poetic imagination displays the very essence of politics and inspires valuable reflection on the fundamental questions of statesmanship and political leadership. Perspectives on Shakespeare's Politics explores such themes as classical republicanism and liberty, the rule of law and morality, the nature and limits of statesmanship, and the character of democracy. |
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... death , But thy unkindness shall his death draw out To ling'ring sufferance . Answer me tomorrow , Or , by the affection that now guides me most , I'll prove a tyrant to him . ( II.iv.162–168 ) " " Most of the humor in the play is ...
... death , But thy unkindness shall his death draw out To ling'ring sufferance . Answer me tomorrow , Or , by the affection that now guides me most , I'll prove a tyrant to him . ( II.iv.162–168 ) " " Most of the humor in the play is ...
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... death . “ Be ab- solute for death : either death or life / Shall thereby be the sweeter ” ( III.i.5—6 ) .85 The Duke does take care to extract from Claudio's situation the surplus bitter- ness that would come from believing Angelo gave ...
... death . “ Be ab- solute for death : either death or life / Shall thereby be the sweeter ” ( III.i.5—6 ) .85 The Duke does take care to extract from Claudio's situation the surplus bitter- ness that would come from believing Angelo gave ...
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... death in exactly the same way . We are told he " apprehends death no more dreadfully but as a drunken sleep , " which is also how he lives his life ( including on the day of his scheduled execution ) . He is , as the Provost says , on ...
... death in exactly the same way . We are told he " apprehends death no more dreadfully but as a drunken sleep , " which is also how he lives his life ( including on the day of his scheduled execution ) . He is , as the Provost says , on ...
Contents
From the Medieval to the Modern World | 11 |
Liberty in Shakespeares British Plays | 33 |
The Domestic Politics of Shakespeares Comedies | 49 |
Copyright | |
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