Category: Elica’s Works
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Fire That’s Closest Kept Burns Most Of All [Shakespeare For You]
Two women conversation on love, from The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Check the acting tips.
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A Woman’s Reason [Shakespeare For You]
Lucetta in Two Gentlemen of Verona whimsically justifies her thoughts with “a woman’s reason,” perhaps reflecting a viewpoint Shakespeare encountered in his personal life. This line should be delivered with pride and positivity. The actor/director invites engagement and opportunities for collaboration.
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Now We Are Alone [Shakespeare For You]
In Shakespeare’s plays, both Julia from “Two Gentlemen of Verona” and Portia from “The Merchant of Venice” consult their maids for marriage advice and both disguise themselves as boys. An acting challenge is to distinguish the portrayal of these two characters, despite their similar conditions and choices. The line “now we are alone” recalls Hamlet’s…
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My Horns Are His Horns [Shakespeare For You]
In a Shakespearean reference from “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” Speed’s dialogue reflects Commedia Dell’arte influence, suggesting humor in the servant-master dynamic and hinting at infidelity with the ‘horn’ metaphor. This acting tip video mixes literary analysis with a call for audience engagement and collaboration offers.
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Once More, Adieu [Shakespeare For You]
Valentine bids farewell, contemplating his father’s expectations and possible reasons for his lingering, as he departs for his voyage in “Two Gentlemen of Verona.”
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More Than Over-Shoes In Love [Shakespeare For You]
Proteus, from ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona,’ humorously admits he’s head over heels in love. His acting requires distinct contrast with Valentine’s character, showcasing deep understanding of iambic pentameter.
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Shallow Story of Deep Love [Shakespeare For You]
Valentine from “Two Gentlemen of Verona” alludes to the tragic myth of Leander, who drowned crossing the Hellespont for his secret love, Hero—a frequent Shakespearean reference.
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Wilt Thou Be Gone? [Shakespeare For You]
Proteus’s line from “Two Gentlemen of Verona” can be delivered with various emotions. Whether sad, indifferent, fed up, or loving, the actor’s tone transforms the meaning, just as Juliet’s does in her iconic scene.
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See The Wonders Of The World [Shakespeare For You]
In a snippet from “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” Valentine expresses a yearning for adventure over idle youth. This mirrors young Shakespeare’s own longing for exploration, as suggested in a linked acting tips video. Actors are advised to convey enthusiasm for discovery and repulsion for idleness to capture the spirit of the lines. The content creator…
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Shakespeare’s First Ever Line? [Shakespeare For You]
Valentine, from Shakespeare’s “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” urges his friend Proteus to let him explore beyond Verona, instead of staying with the limited perspective of home. It’s thought to be Shakespeare’s first line. The speaker imparts it as advice to savor life. The post also calls for engagement and recognition of the actor/director.