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- The Substitute - #6 »
- Why Jordan Can't Read - #7 »
- Strangers in the Hous... - #8 »
- Halloween - #9 »
- Other People's Daught... - #10 »
- Life of Brian - #11 »
- Self-Esteem - #12 »
- Pressure - #13 »
- On the Wagon - #14 »
- So-Called Angels - #15 »
- Resolutions - #16 »
- Betrayal - #17 »
- Weekend - #18 »
- In Dreams Begin Respo... - #19 »
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MSCL as Shakespearian tragedyMSCL as Shakespearian tragedyI recently watched Episode 16 and it crystalized how MSCL
is following the tradition of Shakespearian tragedy. First --- The story lays out very clearly how the tragic paths are pre-determined by the mind-sets of the characters. MSCL involves a complex web of inter-relationships such that there are tragic consequences for each character. Brian's love for Angela is as "star-crossed" as any love could possibly be ---- In fact --- There are two tragic stories told here as opposed to the single story traditionally told in Shakespear. Any thoughts? Here's a thought.You spell Shakespeare with an "e" at the end.
Just kidding. Don't get mad. Please. Um, anyway, about the thoughts expressed in your post. I don't really view the plot as Shakespearian. Or if it is, then everyday life is Shakesperian, which could be true. I tend to think of Shakespeare as melodramatic, with HUGE tragedies involving death. While this show was melodramic at times, it never went quite that far. Maybe "Shakespeare Lite" is a better term? You know, with your <font color=red>hair</font color=red> like that? It hurts to look at you. Who is onlineUsers browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest |