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Hamlet 4.7 Why It's Cool
This video delves into the symbolic and poetic elements of Act 4, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. It examines how Gertrude's announcement of Ophelia's death ties together various themes in the play. The discussion also explores...
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Hamlet 3.1 What's Happening?
This video explores a critical scene in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where Claudius and Hamlet each try to discern how much the other knows about the murder of Hamlet's father. It examines Hamlet's strategy to stage a play mirroring the...
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Hamlet 3.1 Performance: Hamlet Attacks Ophelia
This video features a compelling performance from Shakespeare's "Hamlet," showcasing the intense scene where Hamlet confronts Ophelia. In this encounter, Hamlet's speech oscillates between affection and cruelty, questioning Ophelia's...
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Hamlet 3.1 Interview with Hamlet and Ophelia
This imaginative "interview" format provides a dynamic and engaging exploration of Hamlet and Ophelia's emotions and motivations in the scene. By presenting the characters as if they are reflecting on their actions in a modern setting,...
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Hamlet 3.3 Why It's Cool
This video highlights a pivotal scene in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where the protagonist stages a play to expose King Claudius's guilt. Claudius's complex character is portrayed with a human, almost sympathetic side, showcasing his...
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Hamlet 3.2 Interview with Hamlet
This video delves into Act 3, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," focusing on Hamlet's advice to the players about the essence of acting and his strategic use of the play within the play to test King Claudius's guilt. It explores Hamlet's...
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Hamlet 3.1 Rich Gifts Wax Poor When Givers Prove Unkind
This video features a scene where Ophelia attempts to return gifts to Hamlet, which he denies ever giving. The exchange underscores the disintegration of their relationship and highlights themes of love, rejection, and misunderstanding....
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Hamlet 3.1 "I Loved You Not"
This video analyzes a complex dialogue from Act 3, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," focusing on the fluctuating expressions of love and virtue between Hamlet and Ophelia. The discussion explores Hamlet's conflicting statements about...
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Hawaii's Fiery Lovers to Enemies Myth
Not all marriages are love stories, and some of them are meant to end. The Hawai’ian volcano goddess Pele was briefly and disdainfully married to the half-pig demigod Kamapua’a before their ugly breakup. This story will allow us to...
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How Every Heroic Story Is Really Just Gilgamesh
We delve into the epic tale of Gilgamesh, the legendary Mesopotamian king. From his incredible strength and bravery to his quest for immortality, the episode explores the timeless themes of friendship, mortality, and the search for meaning.
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Persephone: Bringer of Life or Destruction?
In Greek mythology, the magnificent mother and daughter duo Demeter and Persephone were the bringers of food and fair weather and were worshiped in lush harvest celebrations. But their story has a darker side – one involving violence,...
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Why Are Cats Mythology’s Most Popular Creatures?
Not quite deities and definitely not human, cats have stalked our cultural imagination since ancient times. As demons, defenders, evil sidekicks, and sleek companions, they play many roles in culture and myth. But what makes cats so...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Performance: Puck Lines 6-34
In this video from Act 3, Scene 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Puck gleefully recounts how he transformed Bottom's head into that of an ass while Bottom's acting troupe rehearsed in the woods. The transformation led to comedic chaos...
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Rebecca & Ruth's Civil War Cats, A Unique Historical Diorama
Discover the unique Civil War museum by Rebecca and Ruth, blending historical dioramas with handmade clay cats.
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.2 Performance: Kate, Lines 136-180
This video features a performance of Kate's lines from Act 5, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." In this poignant and controversial monologue, Kate discusses the roles and duties of a wife, emphasizing obedience and...
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Beware the Executioner at Harlem’s Apollo Theater
Experience the electrifying and dramatic world of the iconic Apollo Theatre and its notorious Executioner.