1. Silence as a Sign of Emotional Intent in Shakespeare's
... Volumnia's silence, it is a well-documented fact that what is not said is often more important to the plot and development of these plays than the things that are said. Miscommunication is essential to the plots of Twelfth Night, and Midsummer Nights Dream. In each of these instances, the characters inability to express emotions leads to folly. Love, loss, joy, anger, and depression have all ... met muted silence in the comedies of Shakespeare. 7 Translating this fact to pertain to Shakespearean dramas show a thematic relevance to the work of Shakespeare as a single body, ... for this t...
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