The fool in shakespearian plays
In this podcast we’ll be analyzing a particular figure in shakespearian plays:the fool.This character acts as a motor by providing the public with an objective and sarcastic point of view, often in contrast with the events taking place on the scene.
Listen on:
Episodes
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
In this episode we analyzed the evolution of the fool in the many shakespearian shows
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
In this episode, we embark on an exploration of the multifaceted character within our series, delving into the diverse dimensions that shape this intriguing persona.
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Shakespeare initially designed Fools for a specific actor but altered their portrayal after the actor left. Another skilled actor became crucial in reshaping the Fool character. His performances engaged audiences, using play themes and bringing intellectual depth to the Fools while upholding traditional elements. His unique interaction with spectators significantly impacted Shakespeare's Fool characters
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Shakespeare's comic characters, split by intelligence and nature, feature clowns lacking wit and clever fools engaging in verbal battles. Elizabethans understood natural characters with disabilities as divinely inspired speakers, while "wise fools" cleverly disguised their intelligence through eccentricity.