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Adventurous Quote by William Shakespeare

“He that plays the king shall be welcome- his Majesty shall have tribute of me; the adventurous knight shall use his foil and target; the lover shall not sigh gratis; the humorous man shall end his part in peace; the clown shall make those laugh whose lungs are tickle o' th' sere; and the lady…” quote by William Shakespeare
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“He that plays the king shall be welcome- his Majesty shall have tribute of me; the adventurous knight shall use his foil and target; the lover shall not sigh gratis; the humorous man shall end his part in peace; the clown shall make those laugh whose lungs are tickle o' th' sere; and the lady shall say her mind freely, or the blank verse shall halt fort.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Comedy of Errors, 1594

A satirical list of social roles and their expected behaviors, highlighting the performative nature of status and identity.

In simple terms: People act according to their social roles.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the masks we wear.

Themes

society identity performance humor

Mood

playful ironic critical

Type

satirical dramatic observational

When to use this quote

  • theatre performance
  • social gatherings
  • political satire
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

role theory social construct dramatic irony

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you conform to or resist your expected role?
  • What masks do you wear in daily life?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex individuals.

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