Two Gentlemen of Verona

A great early play of Shakespeare. It's funny and crass. But, it lacks the nuance and maturity of his later works. Especially in the plotting, this piece is a bit clunky and odd. However, it's our earliest Shakespeare play, so it's great to start with this to fully appreciate the later works.

I didn't really understand this play. This is probably because Shakespeare is hard to understand. I think I have read maybe two of his plays and none of his sonnets. I might return to this at a later date.

The process of character cultivation must also be in part getting manifested at some point in time...
Would it be an exaggeration to reckon how highlights of a world to be populated by some of the delightful human beings, begin their journey with this early melodrama...

O, how this spring of love resembleth
The uncertain glory of an April day,
Which now shows all the beauty of the sun,
And by and by a cloud takes all away.
(Proteus, Act 1 Scene...)

She dreams on him that has forgot her love,
You dote on her that cares not for your love.
‘Tis pity love should be so contrary:
And thinking on it makes me cry ‘Alas'.
(Julia, Act 4 Scene 4)

“JULIA They do not love that do not show their love.
LUCETTA O, they love least that let men know their love.
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