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Exploration of Shakespeare

Exploration of Shakespeare. 2013. Supplementary Plays. Comedies, Tragedies, and Histories. A Comedy of Errors. A physically humorous comedy of mistaken identity, slapstick humor, and comedic timing. Twelfth Night.

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Exploration of Shakespeare

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  1. Exploration of Shakespeare 2013

  2. Supplementary Plays Comedies, Tragedies, and Histories

  3. A Comedy of Errors A physically humorous comedy of mistaken identity, slapstick humor, and comedic timing.

  4. Twelfth Night Another comedy of mistaken identity, this time taking place in an aristocrat's mansion after a shipwreck.

  5. The Taming of the Shrew An unconventional love story following Petruchio's wooing of the headstrong Katherina, who attempts to resist his advances. Meanwhile, her sister, Bianca, is being pursued by other suitors in the town.

  6. Othello The tragedy of Othello's downfall by his treacherous friend Iago, who convinces Othello that his love, Desdemona, is cheating on him.

  7. Julius Caesar Shakespeare's interpretation of Julius Caesar's rise to power and subsequent murder by his colleagues, including his friend, Brutus.

  8. Supplementary Films Contemporary Adaptations

  9. The Lion King Based on Hamlet, this movie tells the story of Simba's efforts to reclaim his kingdom from his evil uncle, Scar.

  10. She's the Man Based on Twelfth Night, this film tells the story of Viola, who pretends to be a boy to play football.

  11. 10 Things I Hate About You Based on Taming of the Shrew, this film is the story of an up and down relationship between a charming boy and a headstrong girl.

  12. West Side Story A musical adaptation of Romeo & Juliet, this classic film is the story of two rival gangs in New York City.

  13. O Based on Othello, this film tells the story of a star basketball player who unravels after believing his girlfriend is cheating on him, thanks to his scheming best friend.

  14. King Lear or Macbeth Staged versions of each play, produced by PBS, starring Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen in iconic roles.

  15. The Rules ... • If you are reading a comedy, you should also choose a comedy for your film • If you are reading a tragedy, you should also choose a tragedy for your film • If your film choice is an updated version of your play, you must examine how the modern version maintains/changes the theme

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