Critics have 99 problems and disagreeing on Measure for Measure is definitely one of them. Continue reading
Author Archives: Brendan Buckley
Ulysses the Cruel
Which hero would you rather be, Achilles or Odysseus?
Suck it up Jacques
Hotspur, the Hero
Live fast, die young, and go out in a blaze of glory? Or, live long and see yourself comprise your former identity? It’s a tough choice. Continue reading
Shylock as a Hero of Faith
A father who wishes his own daughter dead for spending running off and spending his money? Doesn’t sound like the type of guy who’s winning any father of the year awards. Continue reading
Cupid, God of What? Mythological Presences in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a play steeped in the fantastical: Shakespeare builds myth upon myth, creating a hodgepodge of mythical allusions to tell a story that seems completely trivial when compared to the weighty subjects of his other works. Continue reading