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A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Aren't midsummer night dreams the worst? You wake up all sweaty and gross, and for a minute there, you can't even remember where you are. And also,...

A Midsummer Night's Dream Summary
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Love potions are tricky business (not that we've ever tried using one, of course). They can make you fall in love with the wrong person…or, in th...

As You Like It
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We're not sure if good ol' Shakespeare would endorse The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, but that's not going to stop us from hosting themed viewing...

Features of a Shakespearean Tragedy
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What are the features that make a Shakespearean tragedy? Where do they show up in plays like Othello, Hamlet, and Romeo and Juliet? This video help...

Hamlet
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In the world of Shakespeare, pretty much everyone either dies or gets married. Hamlet and co. got the short end of that stick.

Hamlet Ghost Dad
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Talk about an absent parent.

King Lear
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Good thing this guy never wrote a parenting book.

Macbeth
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This video summarizes the Shakespearean play Macbeth. Two major forces are at play in the story: witches’ prophecies and Macbeth’s demanding wi...

Macbeth Summary
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Prepare for total tragedy.

Othello Summary
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A word to the wise: secret marriages don't work out well in Shakespeare plays. Just ask Othello and Desdemona.

Romeo and Juliet
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But soft! What Shmoop through yonder window breaks?

Shakespeare and Prospero
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Is Prospero just Big Willy Shakes in disguise? Shmoop amongst yourselves.

Shakespeare and Revenge
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Welcome to the dark side of Shakespeare. You didn't think he was all sonnets, roses, and romantic Romeos, did you?

Shakespeare's Stage
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Imagine yourself going to see a show. The cushy red seats. The talented orchestra. The body odor and animal abuse. Not what you pictured? Be thankf...

Hamlet Summary
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Hamlet is Shakespeare’s 1603 soap opera of unfortunate circumstances. Hamlet’s ghost dad tells him that he was murdered by his brother, Claudiu...

Henry V Summary
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Based on this story, you might think King Henry should have ditched the throne to become a motivational speaker. He'd probably have to lose the cro...

Julius Caesar Summary
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We totally understand loving your country, but don't murder your best friend over it. That's a bit over the top. Stick to flying flags and singing...

Romeo and Juliet Summary
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Boy and girl meet, fall in love, and commit suicide in a tomb. You know, your average love story.

Shakespeare on Love
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We may all be fools when it comes to love, but thankfully none of us will accidentally switch places with our twin brother and fall in love with ou...

The Merchant of Venice
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Take a stroll with us through the shady back alleys of Venice. If you were looking for a relaxing ride through the gondola canals...well, wrong tra...

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