Ambiguity Quote by Roger Rees
“The Elizabethan mind wanted and demanded that one word could mean 50 things. What Shakespeare offers us is not ambiguity; it's choices.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Shakespeare, 1995
Shakespeare’s language offers multiple meanings, giving readers choice rather than confusion.
In simple terms: Words have many meanings, offering choices.
Embrace interpretive freedom.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- reading Shakespeare
- teaching literature
- writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which meaning fits?
- What guides your interpretation?
Too many options can overwhelm readers.