Name: Insults by Shakespeare
Uploaded: 2020-01-30T19:22:43Z
Duration: 6 min 13 s
Description: "You're a fishmonger!" By taking a closer look at Shakespeare's words-- specifically his insults-- we see why he is known as a master playwright whose works transcend time and appeal to audiences all over the world. [Directed Jeremiah Dickey, narrated by Juliet Blake].

"You're a fishmonger!" By taking a closer look at Shakespeare's words-- specifically his insults-- we see why he is known as a master playwright whose works transcend time and appeal to audiences all over the world. [Directed Jeremiah Dickey, narrated by Juliet Blake].

April Gudenrath: Insults by Shakespeare

Insults by Shakespeare

Secondary school English literature educator @TCIS

Shakespeare's adept use of insults in dialogue not only entertains but reveals deep character tensions and societal critiques.

The term 'fishmonger' in Hamlet cleverly exposes underlying power dynamics, illustrating Shakespeare's mastery in wordplay.

Biting one's thumb in Romeo and Juliet serves as a stark emblem of the bitter feuds defining the play's tragic landscape.