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CTyankee

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22. King Lear just reduces me to tears and awe...
Fri Jul 3, 2015, 07:37 PM
Jul 2015

The scene where he carries in Cordelia's body, the noose still around her neck, is shattering, as is the scene previous where Lear reveals that she had "cause" to reject him and she says "no cause...no cause..." It is a stunningly intimate moment...

Right behind you looking for a Moontan ... seveneyes Jul 2015 #1
You're better off going to the Moon and getting an Earthtan. Aristus Jul 2015 #2
A hand in my pocket, a keepsake and a kiss ... seveneyes Jul 2015 #3
Love that song!! ailsagirl Jul 2015 #14
Will's fans must be out of town for the Fourth. Aristus Jul 2015 #4
... In_The_Wind Jul 2015 #5
You're not kidding. Aristus Jul 2015 #6
and I felt the rumblings far, far to the east. In_The_Wind Jul 2015 #7
Will says: "The Goddess O' Th' Winds! Lor' bless you, lady! Aristus Jul 2015 #8
Tis greatly appreciated. In_The_Wind Jul 2015 #9
Happy partying to both of you, sirs. love_katz Jul 2015 #10
Are you sure it's Bill Shakespeare because I can't see real well... GreatGazoo Jul 2015 #11
Can Shakespeare reply in actual English? underpants Jul 2015 #12
Will says: "If we shadows have offended, think but this and all is mended: Aristus Jul 2015 #16
No idea on that one underpants Jul 2015 #20
Those are two unrelated quotes. Aristus Jul 2015 #21
Do you (Aristus) have a favorite play? ailsagirl Jul 2015 #13
Comedy: Much Ado About Nothing. Aristus Jul 2015 #17
King Lear just reduces me to tears and awe... CTyankee Jul 2015 #22
For me... ailsagirl Jul 2015 #23
I am sorry I missed this, my dear Aristus! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2015 #15
Life lunatica Jul 2015 #18
Yes ailsagirl Jul 2015 #24
Sorry Aristus. I'm either battling the flu or I have post anaesthesia side effects riderinthestorm Jul 2015 #19
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