The Merry Wives of Windsor
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One of Shakespeare's early comedies, "The Merry Wives of Windsor" is unique among the plays for its exclusive focus on the middle class of Elizabethan England. The main character is a fat knight, Sir John Falstaff, who tries to woo two married women for money. They quickly discover his scheming and trick him numerous times in return, creating memorable, humorous scenes at Falstaff's expense. An additional thread is woven into the story concerning the daughter of one of the wives, who loves a man of whom her parents do not approve. Most likely written at the personal request of Queen Elizabeth for a court occasion, this cast of strong female characters fills the stage with spirited action, not always without irony, and creates a plot overlaid with such timeless themes as marriage, cuckoldry, wealth, social class, and love.
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Shakespeare, W. (2010). The Merry Wives of Windsor. [United States], Neeland Media LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Shakespeare, William. 2010. The Merry Wives of Windsor. [United States], Neeland Media LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Shakespeare, William, The Merry Wives of Windsor. [United States], Neeland Media LLC, 2010.
MLA Citation (style guide)Shakespeare, William. The Merry Wives of Windsor. [United States], Neeland Media LLC, 2010.
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