Begging to Differ: Modes of Discrepancy in ShakespeareThe frequent inconsistencies in Shakespeare's work, particularly in plot and characterization, have long attracted the attention and even ire of his commentators. Based largely on four plays - Hamlet, Measure for Measure, The Winter's Tale and Henry V - this study is a detailed exploration of some modes of discrepancy as they relate to three specific areas of Shakespeare's dramaturgy: plot and narrative; language and text; and reasoning and proof. Professor Thatcher examines the nature and causes of real and apparent inconsistencies and suggests whether or not they may be seen to have artistic or dramatic justification. Begging to Differ includes the first comprehensive treatment of a neglected topic, discrepant quotations within Shakespeare's text. |
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... Laertes's irate and treasonable behavior , misses the point entirely and replies with the laconic and redundant word- " Dead . " " But not by him , " the queen hastily interjects , anxious to protect her husband from the rebel's wrath ...
... Laertes's irate and treasonable behavior , misses the point entirely and replies with the laconic and redundant word- " Dead . " " But not by him , " the queen hastily interjects , anxious to protect her husband from the rebel's wrath ...
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... Laertes , with myopic single - mindedness . Even though the king is expecting news concerning Hamlet's execution in England , he has said nothing in the past , and says nothing now , to dampen Laertes's fiery lust for revenge , and may ...
... Laertes , with myopic single - mindedness . Even though the king is expecting news concerning Hamlet's execution in England , he has said nothing in the past , and says nothing now , to dampen Laertes's fiery lust for revenge , and may ...
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Modes of Discrepancy in Shakespeare David S. Thatcher. Laertes is a revenger , but his revenge does not image Hamlet's in an exact pattern : 1. Hamlet is acting on his father's command , Laertes on his own initiative ; 2. King Hamlet's ...
Modes of Discrepancy in Shakespeare David S. Thatcher. Laertes is a revenger , but his revenge does not image Hamlet's in an exact pattern : 1. Hamlet is acting on his father's command , Laertes on his own initiative ; 2. King Hamlet's ...
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