As You Like It is a comedy classic and one of Shakespeare’s most complex works. It has a little bit of everything – romance, adventure, sophisticated humor, unsophisticated humor, rebellious teens, a love story and some of the most amazing poetry ever written.
As You Like It is a comedy classic and one of Shakespeare’s most complex works. It has a little bit of everything – romance, adventure, sophisticated humor, unsophisticated humor, rebellious teens, a love story and some of the most amazing poetry ever written. In addition, Shakespeare confronts the big question: what is the meaning of life – and how can a teenage girl find it in a world that features domineering fathers, unfaithful suitors, and fools who are wiser than wise men?
Introduction
Act One
Act Two
Act Three
Act Four
Act Five and Conclusion
Course Materials: As You Like It, any notated edition. No Fear Shakespeare is a good online resource for the text and a helpful side-by-side modern paraphrase.
Homework: A close reading of each Act will probably take about an hour per week. Also, plan on weekly quizzes and a final essay.