Language and Character

John Barton and the cast discuss how Shakespeare defines his character by the language they speak, and how the characters attempt to achieve their aims by means of what they say and how they say it.

Writing:
  • William Shakespeare
  • John Barton

Stars:
Release Date: 1984-07-29
Seasons: 1
TMDb: 10/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 30

Other episodes for this season

The Two Traditions
Episode 1 - The Two Traditions
Using the Verse
Episode 2 - Using the Verse
Language and Character
Episode 3 - Language and Character
Speeches and Soliloquies
Episode 4 - Speeches and Soliloquies
Irony and Ambiguity
Episode 5 - Irony and Ambiguity
Passion and Coolness
Episode 6 - Passion and Coolness
Rehearsing the Text
Episode 7 - Rehearsing the Text
Exploring a Character
Episode 8 - Exploring a Character
Poetry and Hidden Poetry
Episode 9 - Poetry and Hidden Poetry