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The University of Texas at Arlington Shakespeare Verbal Inclusions Discussion

 

I’m working on a shakespeare writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Long Answer 1
Often in drama, characters or events are referred to that the audience never sees–think about Rosaline in Romeo and Juliet or the balcony scene in Much Ado. What purpose might these visual omissions/verbal inclusions serve? How do things change when these are included by visual representation to the audience? Be specific in your answer, citing particular incidences from the plays we have covered so far.

Long Answer 6
In Two Gentlemen of Verona, we see Valentine exhibit great concern for Proteus, even after he has threatened assault on Silvia. In Much Ado About Nothing, we see Benedick agree to challenge Claudio at Beatrice’s behest. Compare and contrast these two portrayals of the conflict between homosocial love and heterosexual love. Be sure to cite specific evidence to support your claim.