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Tragic Knowledge, Comedic Idiocy
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Ignorance is bliss. Shakespeare gives the idea that it is better to know nothing and be happy-go-lucky instead of knowing everything and dreading the future. The playwright knew that the majority of the audience were members of the lower classes. Therefore, Shakespeare enabled the masses to incorp ....
Middle of essay .... extremely obtuse, as he needs help to play the part of the lion, who merely roars. Starveling is never taken seriously, especially during the interlude, when Hippolyta, who worships Diana, the moon goddess, complains, "I am aweary of this moon. Would he would change!" (V, i, 245) Snout is insecure and fears that his acting won't suffice, for he makes sure that the audience recognizes him as Wall. He has reason to be insecure, because his acting is horrible, as Theseus comments, "Would you desir.... |
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