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The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 1 Performance: Sly and Hostess, Lines 1-11
This video captures the opening interaction between Sly and the Hostess in "The Taming of the Shrew," where Sly refuses to pay for the glasses he has broken, prompting the Hostess to threaten fetching the head borough (authority). The...
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The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 1 Performance: Lord, Lines 102-127
This video from "The Taming of the Shrew" depicts a scene where the Lord instructs his servant to dress Bartholomew, his page, as a lady to further deceive a drunken man into believing he is of high nobility. The Lord specifies how...
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The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 1 Performance: Lord, Lines 86-96
This video features a performance from "The Taming of the Shrew," showcasing the Lord's lines where he orchestrates a grand deception. He details his plan to convince a drunken peasant that he is a lord by providing him with luxurious...
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The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 1 Performance: Lord, Lines 68-69
This video from "The Taming of the Shrew" captures a brief yet pivotal moment where characters prepare to enact a deceptive scenario on a drunken man by gently taking him to bed. The focus is on the careful coordination among the...
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The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 1 Performance: Lord, Lines 30-37
This performance from "The Taming of the Shrew" showcases a plan being hatched to trick a drunken man into believing he is a nobleman. The scene delves into the transformation that involves dressing the man in fine clothes and...
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The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 1 Performance: Lord 128-135
This video presents a performance from the Introduction scene of "The Taming of the Shrew," where a character anticipates the humorous outcome of a trick played on a drunken man, convinced he is married and of noble status. The...
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The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 1 Performance: Lord 40-65
This video showcases a performance of the Introduction scene from "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on the deception played on a drunken man by convincing him he is a lord. The sequence highlights the lord's instructions to his...
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The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 1 Interview: Sly and Hostess
This video begins our journey into Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on a disruptive incident in a London tavern that mirrors societal and individual conflicts depicted in the play. Viewers will learn how early scenes set...
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The Taming of the Shrew Introduction 1 Interview: Lord and Sly
This video offers an exploration of Introduction 1 from Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," where a drunken man is subjected to a prank that involves convincing him he's a lord. The focus is on analyzing the use of disguise and...
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The Taming of the Shrew Interview with the Actors
Actors Adriana Mitchell and Alan Eddard discuss their roles in "The Taming of the Shrew" for the myShakespeare team, exploring themes of gender and performance. They share personal insights and challenges they faced while interpreting...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.2 Scene Summary
This video explores the climactic final scene of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" during the wedding feast at Lucentio's house. As the play's comedic conventions culminate in multiple marriages, the video delves into the...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.2 Performance: Lucentio, Lines 1-11
This video features a performance of Lucentio's lines from Act 5, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." In this scene, Lucentio reflects on the resolution of past conflicts and welcomes his guests to a celebratory feast,...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.2 Performance: Baptista, Lines 112-116
This video features a performance of Baptista's lines from Act 5, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." In this scene, Baptista speaks to Petruchio, acknowledging the transformation of his daughter, Kate, and rewarding...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.2 Interview: Sly
This video examines the conclusion of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" with a focus on the transformation and 'taming' of the character Kate. The discussion centers on the implications of Kate's change and whether it reflects...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.2 Interview: Kate, Bianca, Widow, Petruchio, Lucentio, and Hor
This video explores the culmination of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" in Act 5, Scene 2, focusing on the thematic resolution through the depiction of three marriages and a festive banquet. Viewers will gain insights into the...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.1 Word Nerd: “sound”
This video clarifies the dual meanings of the verb "to sound." While commonly known for indicating the production of noise, another, less familiar sense involves measuring depth. The video explains historical practices of "sounding" used...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.1 Word Nerd: “dotard”
This video provides an etymological exploration of the term "dotard," which appears in Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." It traces the word back to its Dutch origins, explaining its historical association with the involuntary...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.1 Scene Summary
This video provides a summary of Act 5, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." It details the climactic convergence of characters at Lucentio's residence in Padua, focusing on the chaotic unraveling of mistaken identities...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.1 Performance: Petruchio and Kate, Lines 121-131
This video captures a performance from Act 5, Scene 1 of "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on the playful yet profound exchange between Petruchio and Kate. The scene emphasizes the themes of public affection and marital dynamics as...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.1 Performance: Lucentio and Bianca, Lines 103-110
This video presents a performance of selected lines from Act 5, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," where Lucentio and Bianca discuss the transformative power of love and identity. The scene showcases Lucentio revealing...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.1 Interview: Vincentio, Petruchio, Biondello, Baptista, Mercha
This video delves into the intricate dynamics of mistaken identity and confusion in Act 5, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." It elucidates how characters' perceptions and deceptions influence their interactions, aiming...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.1 Interview: Petruchio and Kate
This video offers an in-depth exploration of Act 5, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on the dramatic interactions and mistaken identities that drive the plot forward. The discussion highlights key themes such...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.5 Scene Summary
This video offers a summary of Act 4, Scene 5 from "The Taming of the Shrew," where Petruchio continues his psychological games with Kate by challenging her to agree with his deliberate misrepresentations, like calling the sun the moon....
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.5 Performance: Petruchio, Kate and Vincentio, Lines 27-57b
This video features a performance from Act 4, Scene 5 of "The Taming of the Shrew," where Petruchio, Kate, and Vincentio interact. The scene captures Petruchio’s continued manipulation as he jests about Vincentio’s appearance,...