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Romeo and Juliet 1.5 Word Nerd: "pilgrim"
In this commentary on Act 1, Scene 5 of "Romeo and Juliet," the discussion focuses on the cultural and historical context surrounding the use of the word "pilgrim" in Shakespeare's time. The commentators explore the evolution of the term...
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Julius Caesar 2.1 Word Nerd: Sacrifice
This video examines the etymology of the word "sacrifice" and its thematic significance in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." The discussion expands to interpret Brutus's metaphor of carving Caesar "as a dish fit for the gods," highlighting...
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Suburban church with statue of the Virgin Mary
St. Genevieve's Roman Catholic Church, Elizabeth NJ
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A statue of the Virgin Mary, as seen from close up
St. Genevieve's Roman Catholic Church, Elizabeth NJ
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A church crucifix, as seen from close up
St. Genevieve's Roman Catholic Church, Elizabeth NJ