King Henry IV part 2
I’m continuing to read Shakespeare’s history plays along with the adaptations on PBS of The Hollow Crown. Last Friday was King Henry IV part 2, which I did manage to read before I finished watching. I find it does help to review the play beforehand.
As I read and watch, I’m struck again and again by the enduring poetry of Shakespeare. This line:
Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. (III, i, 31)
He’s talking about not being able to sleep, so it makes perfect sense in context, and is such lovely phrasing, and oh, I’m such a geek.
And oh, my crush on Tom Hiddleston just grows and grows.
Before God, I am exceeding weary (II,ii, 1)
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