Please post the link to this . . .

There are a few plays I don't care for (like Richard II) but I can still recognize their genius.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#2146104)

As for the Bard. I am partial to the Mechant of Venice. Frankly I think Shylock was screwed.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#2146148)

Somehow, I knew MOV would be your favorite, see below.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#2146165)

(oh, that's sarcasm RWC)

My *understanding* wasn't originally at issue, but insofar as it is required for appreciation, I assure you I understand plent of Shakespeare and Joyce, for matter that matter, more than enough to appreciate it. As far as Joyce is concerned, I'm not convinced a *complete understanding* of a work like FW (which, I have not really read) is even possible. But, digressing, I reiterate that understand enough to make a claim of appreciation

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#2146216)

all your talk of archetypes sounds jungian, is all. i don't even know much about it.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#2146945)

And nobody's waiting by your side?

You've been running and hiding much too long.

You know it's just your foolish pride.

Layla, you've got me on my knees.

Layla, I'm begging, darling please.

Layla, darling won't you ease my worried mind.

I tried to give you consolation

When your old man had let you down.

Like a fool, I fell in love with you,

Turned my whole world upside down.

Chorus

Let's make the best of the situation

Before I finally go insane.

Please don't say we'll never find a way

And tell

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#2148097)

And, I ain't short.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#2146239)

So I will tell you as story - I assume you know about the Eicureans. They have the best preserved ampitheater that is still in full funciton. As you know it is a semicircle built of rocks. there is a round stone where the *stage* is about three feet in diameter. When one stands on this stone it acts like a microphone and booms ones voices up to the highest tiers in the *cheep seats* It is really quite amazint - Thought =you would be interested

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#2147793)

Amphitheaters have always amazed me. Quite the architectural and engineering feat. We've got an outdoor amphitheater-style theater about 30 minutes from here and a great company that puts on all sorts of plays there. It's such an awesome experience to see something there as opposed to the standard theaters of today.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#2148087)

I see yr point about the Greeks v the Bard, however, I look for different thinkgs and tend to see them all in the same light. It is more about human nature - The story and the setting is almost irrelevant - That is why Plays are so special - they can be interpreted in a myriad of ways.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#2148199)

and yes, i am.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#2147197)

However, I've been liking Shakespeare's comedies much more since I've started seeing them performed rather than just reading them.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#2147445)

Is there one that's more a comedy than a history? I'm in the mood for something lighter (though I think I like Fallstaff already).

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#2147940)

Edit: My real favorite is Macbeth.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#2147611)

Class or presentation.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#2147716)

I'm reading King Lear for AP English Lit at the moment, and in a few weeks - a Midsummer Night's Dream.

So far I'm liking King Lear and I would love to revisit RJ and MV and read the rest of Shakespeare's works.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#2148285)

king lear a close second

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#3180257)

It is a fun read. However, I don't think it's very good for the stage. The characters are too undeveloped. It's nearly impossible to do anything with them; I've seen many good actors try and fail. They're either boring and transparant or ludicrus (the Kenneth Brannaugh movie has examples of both). Except for the leads, none of them are real people.

Romeo and Juliet I don't much like; the other three tragedies are far better. I'm not too familir with the histories or comedies--what I've seen/read of the histories I've liked, and of the comedies I've disliked.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#3181610)

(gap)

Macbeth

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#3199165)

http://www.machomer.com

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=137330&forum_id=1#3199248)