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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Does the narrator's ancestry (p. 436) represent a decline?

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Labels: Chekhov, My Life

Why is it that many characters (notably Misail & Cleopatra) are not called by their right names?

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Labels: Chekhov, My Life

Is Misail's decision to take up physical labor a free-will choice?

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Labels: Chekhov, My Life

What is the meaning of Misail's "dreamlike" recollection (pp. 530-1)?

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Labels: Chekhov, My Life

Blog exclusive!: Why does Misail's "heart beat hard during the night" (p.464) after he goes to work for Radish?

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Labels: Chekhov, My Life

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Would Shakespeare have done better to marry Viola to Antonio than to the duke?

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Labels: Shakespeare, Twelfth Night

Does "Twelfth Night" have a festive atmosphere?

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Labels: Shakespeare, Twelfth Night

Does Malvolio go mad?

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Labels: Shakespeare, Twelfth Night

Is Malvolio treated more cruelly than his offenses deserve?

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Labels: Shakespeare, Twelfth Night

Does the fooling of Feste show a particular purpose or common theme?

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Labels: Shakespeare, Twelfth Night

What is Duke Orsino's argument in favor of women marrying older men (II.4.29-39)?

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Labels: Shakespeare, Twelfth Night
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