Chop Bard

Othello – Introduction We begin our 20th series with some first impressions, a rundown of our methods, a list of resources, some history, and what to expect from one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies.

Julius Caesar – Act V scene 2-5 On the fields of Philippi the final battle rages, and Caesar is revenged.

Julius Caesar – Act V scene 1 The apposing armies meet at Philippi, but before the fight there must be words.

Julius Caesar – Act IV scene 3 Tension between Brutus and Cassius erupts, there's news of Portia, and Caesar makes an appearance.

Julius Caesar – Act IV scene 1, 2 Both sides begin to shape and gather their forces in a divided Rome.

Julius Caesar – Act III scene 2, 3 Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears.

Julius Caesar – Act III scene 1 Caesar, escorted by his friends, arrives at his destiny.

Julius Caesar – Act II scene 2, 3, 4 Calphurnia’s dreams add to Caesar’s Delma, as friends and foes hang in the balance.

Julius Caesar – Act II scene 1  Brutus comes to a bloody conclusion, the faction against Caesar is set in motion, and Portia demands answers.

Julius Caesar – Act I scene 3 Cassius finds inspiration in a violent storm, and another ally in the night.

Julius Caesar – Act I scene 2 Caesar is given a warning, Brutus has private thoughts, Cassius airs some grievances, and Casca tells us what happened.

Julius Caesar – Act I scene 1  A group of citizens are scolded for celebrating Caesar’s triumph.

Julius Caesar – Introduction Brief history of Julius Caesar, events leading up to the beginning of the play, our ways and means of analyzing, and some ideas about why this play feels so weird.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act V scene 2, 3, 4 Benedick is boastful, Beatrice too witty, Hero too innocent, Claudio’s a fool, yet love finds a way to work it all out.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act V scene 1 Claudio and the Prince are confronted with opposition and catastrophe.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act IV scene 2 Dogberry goes about to examine the malefactors in the eftest way.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act IV scene 1 The worst wedding, two confessions of love, and a promise of death.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act III, scene 4, 5 Hero prepares for her wedding, Beatrice isn’t feeling so hot, Dogberry and Verges have it handled.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act III, scene 3  It’s the night before the wedding as the watch receive their instructions and try to keep the peace.

Much Ado About Nothing – Act III, scene 2  Benedick undergoes a transformation, and Don John sows doubt.