Tag Archives: merry wives of windsor

Shakespeare, Geography and Education

Posted on September 16, 2014 by jimmie

EVANS. I pray you, have your remembrance, child; Accusativo, hing, hang, hog. MISTRESS QUICKLY. Hang hog is Latin for bacon, I warrant you. (Merry Wives of Windsor, act 4, sc.1) Even the regime media had a good time in reporting … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on Age and Aging Romeos

Posted on October 25, 2012 by jimmie

“… One that is well-nigh worn to pieces with age to show himself a young gallant.” (Merry Wives of Windsor, act 2, sc. 1) Comments.  The character of the aging Romeo has been the subject and the butt of a … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on Cold Symptoms & Natural Remedies

Posted on October 20, 2012 by jimmie

 “Let me pour in some sack to the Thames water; for my belly’s as cold as if I had swallowed snowballs for pills to cool the reins.” (Merry Wives of Windsor, act 3, sc. 5) Comments.  The cold season is … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare’s Best Insults and Best Curses, Guts and Vultures

Posted on August 1, 2012 by jimmie

“Let vultures gripe thy guts.” (Merry Wives of Windsor act 1, sc. 3) Tips for use. Excellent retort to an accusation or act or word of insolence when you do not immediately have an answer. Excellent comeback during a political … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on Abstinence and the Improbable Chastity in Men

Posted on July 31, 2012 by jimmie

“I will find you twenty lascivious turtles, ere one chaste man.” (Merry Wives of Windsor, act 2, sc.1) Tips for use. Applicable at large, especially with seemingly self-righteous or outwardly religious characters. Even recent history is dotted with sexual scandals … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare on How to End a Love Letter

Posted on July 30, 2012 by jimmie

“Thine own true knight, By day or night, Or any kind of light, With all his might” (Merry Wives of Windsor, act 2, sc. 1) Tips for use. A good ending, even if mildly overstated, to a love note or … Continue reading →

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