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[[File: | [[File:Romeo_and_juliet_book.png|thumb|The book ''Romeo and Juliet'']] | ||
[[File:Romeo_and_juliet_book inside.png|thumb|An image from the book ''Romeo and Juliet'']] | |||
'''William Shakespeare''' (April 26, 1564 (baptism) - April 23, 1616) was an English poet and playwright. His work has been referenced multiple times in the ''Arthur'' series: | '''William Shakespeare''' (April 26, 1564 (baptism) - April 23, 1616) was an English poet and playwright. His work has been referenced multiple times in the ''Arthur'' series: | ||
*In the opening of "[[Kiss and Tell]]," [[D.W. Read|D.W.]] appears as Juliet from Shakespeare's famous ''Romeo and Juliet''. D.W. continually waits for Romeo on the balcony, but [[Prince Charming]] shows up instead. | *In the opening of "[[Kiss and Tell]]," [[D.W. Read|D.W.]] appears as Juliet from Shakespeare's famous ''Romeo and Juliet''. D.W. continually waits for Romeo on the balcony, but [[Prince Charming]] shows up instead. | ||
*Also in "Kiss and Tell," it is mentioned that [[Arthur Read|Arthur's]] class is reading ''Romeo and Juliet''. Arthur tells D.W. a bit about the plot, and the book and a picture in it is seen. | |||
*A line from Shakespeare's ''Hamlet'', "To be or not to be.", is referenced in the titles of "[[To Beat or Not to Beat]]" and "[[To Eat or Not to Eat]]". | *A line from Shakespeare's ''Hamlet'', "To be or not to be.", is referenced in the titles of "[[To Beat or Not to Beat]]" and "[[To Eat or Not to Eat]]". | ||
*[[Buster Baxter|Buster]] names a yam "Yamlet" in "[[Prunella the Pack Rat]]". When he also receives a beet from [[Prunella Deegan|Prunella]], he remarks "To beet or not to beet." | *[[Buster Baxter|Buster]] names a yam "Yamlet" in "[[Prunella the Pack Rat]]". When he also receives a beet from [[Prunella Deegan|Prunella]], he remarks "To beet or not to beet." | ||
*The episode [[MacFrensky]] has a plot line similar to ''MacBeth'', with its name also referencing the play. | *The episode [[MacFrensky]] has a plot line similar to ''MacBeth'', with its name also referencing the play. | ||
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[[Category:Literary References]] | [[Category:Literary References]] | ||
Revision as of 20:42, 8 October 2012
William Shakespeare (April 26, 1564 (baptism) - April 23, 1616) was an English poet and playwright. His work has been referenced multiple times in the Arthur series:
- In the opening of "Kiss and Tell," D.W. appears as Juliet from Shakespeare's famous Romeo and Juliet. D.W. continually waits for Romeo on the balcony, but Prince Charming shows up instead.
- Also in "Kiss and Tell," it is mentioned that Arthur's class is reading Romeo and Juliet. Arthur tells D.W. a bit about the plot, and the book and a picture in it is seen.
- A line from Shakespeare's Hamlet, "To be or not to be.", is referenced in the titles of "To Beat or Not to Beat" and "To Eat or Not to Eat".
- Buster names a yam "Yamlet" in "Prunella the Pack Rat". When he also receives a beet from Prunella, he remarks "To beet or not to beet."
- The episode MacFrensky has a plot line similar to MacBeth, with its name also referencing the play.
D.W. as Juliet
