![]() In the play within the play, the queen vows to love her husband forever, and to never remarry (which the real queen has done). Within Hamlet, there is another play that is created by Hamlet to point out the wrongdoings of his mother, the queen. The story behind this quote is one of my favorites. “The lady doth protest too much, methinks” Despite the tragic outcome, this monologue was a bold move from Shakespeare – challenging the strong anti-semitism of his time. It does not end well and Shylock loses it all. He has been wronged, and as described in the old testament, he wants revenge. In the play, he is cheated out of collecting the debt that he is owed. This quote is part of a monologue by Shylock the Jewish moneylender, in which Shylock displays his humanity while defending his right to revenge. “If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? And if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?” The courageous man, on the other hand, lives his life to the fullest and dies but once, when death comes to claim him. The coward dies many “small deaths.” every time he lets the shackles of fear stop him from doing something. With this line, Shakespeare tells us that a cowardly man will let the fear of death stop him from truly living. This quote, originally spoken by Julius Caesar in the play by the same name, shows the stark difference between cowardice and bravery. “Cowards die many times before their deaths the valiant never taste of death but once.” Perhaps the playwright is reminding us that we should not take our own dramas too seriously. This quote reminds us that, in our own lives, we are mere performers playing the roles we are given. He believes that, like actors, we play many parts/roles and pass through seven stages of life, from “mewling” infant to “mere oblivion” (death). With these lines, Shakespeare tells us a little about how he sees the world. ![]() They have their exits and their entrances And one man in his time plays many parts.” “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. ![]() Here are ten of our favorite quotes from the marvelous plays of the man universally known as “the bard,” Mr. Shakespeare’s plays are full of irony and word-play that have earned him a preeminent place in history. His words have influenced authors across the globe and across time. William Shakespeare is universally revered as the greatest English playwright of all time. Shakespeare – Ten Favorite Quotes and a Beautiful Apology Would you like to know your English level? Take our free test.
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