2. Where is the data you retrieved found? What is happening in context when Shakespeare employs this particular theme or image?
Well the word fool appeared may times. In general, it is often characters calling other characters a fool are describing them as foolish. The Feste's name came up the most and he is not usually referring to to himself. Malvolio calls others a fool a couple of times, which is ironic because he's being made a fool of my Maria. Sir Andrew and Sir Toby say it once or twice, that is also ironic because they make fools of themselves. Olivia and Orsino talk of being foolish, which is ironic because Orsino is being foolish because he loves someone and is pursuing someone that has no interest in him. And Olivia is being foolish because she is in love with Cesario, who is really a woman. Finally, Maria says it, which is fitting because she is making others look foolish *cough cough* Malvolio. In short, Feste and Malvolio have to most hits.
3. How does the data you retrieved support your first thoughts on Shakespeare’s obsessive use of a particular image? What can you argue about Shakespeare’s figuration?
In every Shakespeare play I've read, I've found the the Fool or the Jester plays an important part. For example, he is the voice of reason or the character that knows what is going to happen and tries to warn others when a plan will go array. And he is often over looked because the characters believe him be there for shear entertainment. So I think a motif of the play is the fact that every character is foolish in some way, accept for the fool, which is really ironic because... I mean his name is the fool..4. I cannot answer because I have not met with my group...
I also find it ironic that most of the people that use the term "fool" throughout the play are actually fools themselves. I do believe that the character Fool is indeed not a fool and it is almost as if the one character who legitimately has the word in his name is the one that knows what is going o the most. He is actually witty.Looking forward to seeing your project!
ReplyDeleteI do notice that in Twelfth Night there are alot of fools, but yet one, only Feste is truly called a fool. I believe that Shakespeare wants his characters to never be truly perfect or pure, he uses your strand to bring the characters down to earth and points out their weaknesses by using humor and wit. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI rather enjoy you're humor in digesting the term "fool" and its usage in the play. You are definitely taking on a challenge and a more under-spoken thematic strand, but all the better, in my mind. Your interpretations are in depth, which is a major plus. Your first thoughts on Shakespeare's use of the image of a "fool" is similar to what mine are, so I can't wait to see what you do with it in your media project and other assignments.
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