Because Marc had to read this for his British Literature course, I decided to read along with him. I am glad I did, having never read the play before but having heard of it, naturally enough. And when I recently watched Shakespeare in Love I was reminded of this play just in time for Marc to announce that he has to read it. Woohoo!What's more, I have it on dvd. I can't even remember buying it which reinforces why one of the things on my list is to watch every one of my dvds. Now that I have read the play, I am sure to watch the dvd.
As I read it, the story was clear but I kept thinking that it would be a confusing play to watch. I like that, although this is a comedy, it is not all sweetness and light. Of course, if I were an actress, the opportunity to play Viola would be downright irresistable as her character goes through so many confused and confusing moments, her emotions running the gamut of wry to wrenching.
This was also a nice break from the histories which I had been reading. I needed the break. But now I must return to the Henrys because I have yet another dvd in my collection I won't watch until I have read the play. (I actually am almost certain I have already read Henry V but because I am not 100% convinced I have done so I am willing to read it just in case. Ahhhh . . . the sacrifices I make!)
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