Here's a drink-related screenshot from the feast scene:
Raise a glass and join me at the weekly T Stands for Tuesday blogger gathering.
If you're interested in further exploration, here's a 20-minute video on Timon of Athens and the fickleness of one's personal political philosophy:
It has some background on the play itself, including a summary of the plot. He discusses current Trump-related political issues in light of the play. I think he puts forward a false equivalence with regards to the support of investigations into political figures, though, in ignoring whether or not there's legitimate grounds for investigation. I also disagree that being neutral on Trump is some kind of middle ground between loving him and hating him. I have a list of legitimate objections to Trump's behavior in office that don't require broad-stroke hate of him as a person. Current political views need discussing. I'm sure this man would make more sense to me in a fuller presentation.
Here's two minutes on intriguing facts about the play:
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... fickleness of political philosophy is a fact of life.
ReplyDeleteYes cheers to Tea Tuesday & enjoyable plays & good, honest reviews. We might also be going to the voting polls in November, we have a new leader for one of the major political parties, Erin O'Toole for the Progressive Conservatives at the federal level - could be a non confidence vote to Prime Minister Trudeau!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read or seen this play so thanks for sharing. I also like the political commentary in light of current events. Take care and Happy T Day
ReplyDeleteHi Loved the way you shared the drink-off to check out the videos. Happy T wishes Kathy
ReplyDeleteI will watch this, it evidently links to our not so favourite president. I saw this in London during the 60s when I was at school.Happy T day, Valerie
ReplyDeleteYou always share drinks in such interesting and creative ways, thank you! Wishing you a very happy T Tuesday 😀. Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteI saw this play one time, and I thought I understood why it was one of Shakespeare’s less frequently performed dramas. Interesting comparisons — you have a good point about the weakness.
ReplyDeletebe well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
I hadn't heard of this Shakespeare play. Thanks for the info. That's a clever way to get our beverage reference.
ReplyDeleteHappy T-Day! Hugs, Eileen
This was wonderful, I'd never heard of or seen this play before so it was great to read a bit about the backstory. Thanks for sharing these videos with us for T this Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to share your drink and the intro to the play. Have a nice evening.
ReplyDeleteThe play is not one I'm familiar with. I like the costumes. I'm saving the video relating to politics for later.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've heard of this Shakespeare play. Happy Belated T-Day!
ReplyDeleteA really interesting T day post, sorry to be late calling in and I hope you have a good rest of the week.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
I haven't read this play since college. I'll be back later to look at the videos -- they sound very interesting. Thanks for that.
ReplyDeleteA very clever drink related picture from the play ~ Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteHow interesting. I had never heard of that particular play. (But then I am not a Shakespeare fan. I don't understand much, not being a native English speaker)
ReplyDeleteHappy belated T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
I'd not come across this play before, so thank you.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan