In my life this week: But for my own part, it was Greek to me. Julius Caesar Act 1 Sc 2 l294-295
In our homeschool this week: This above all, to thine own self be true. Hamlet Act 1 Sc 3 l84)
Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share: Suit the action to the word, the word to the action. Hamlet Act 3 Sc 2 l18-19
I am inspired by: Once more into the breach, dear friends, once more…the game’s afoot. Follow your spirit and upon this charge cry, “God for Harry, England, and St. George!” Henry V Act 3 Sc 1
Places we’re going and people we’re seeing: Something is rotten in the state of Denmark Hamlet Act 1 Sc 4 l100
My favorite thing this week was: Fair Katherine, and most fair, will you vouchsafe to teach a soldier terms such as will enter at a lady’s ear and plead his love-suit to her gentle heart?…O fair Katherine, if you will love me soundly with your French heart, I will be glad to hear you confess it brokenly with your English tongue. Do you like me, Kate?… And take me, take a soldier. Take a soldier, take a king” Henry V Act 5 Scene 2
What’s working/not working for us: The play’s the thing Hamlet Act 2 Sc 2 l633)
Questions/thoughts I have: To be or not to be-that is the question Hamlet-3.1.64
Things I’m working on: ..brevity is the soul of wit Hamlet Act 2 Sc 2 l97
I’m reading: the morn in russet mantle clad Hamlet Act 1 Sc 1 l181
I’m cooking: Upon what meat doth this our Caesar feed that he is grown so great? Julius Caesar Act 1 Sc 2 l158-159
I’m grateful for: For this relief, much thanks Hamlet Act 1 Sc 1 l8)
I’m praying for: There is special providence in the fall of a sparrow. Hamlet Act 5 Sc 2 l233-234
A photo, video, link, or quote to share: For government, though high and low and lower, put into parts, doth keep in one consent, congreeing in a full and natural close, like music. Henry V Act 1 Sc 2 l187-190
OUR HOMESCHOOL SHAKESPEAREAN DRAMA
So far we’ve studied Shakespeare’s background, sonnets, Julius Caesar, Henry V, and the madnesses of Richard III and Hamlet.
Meanwhile, bonus points for those who correctly name the quote in this post that coordinates with the blog header photo. 😉
“To climb steep hills requires a slow pace at first.” Henry VIII Act 1 Sc 1
I trust the answer is much easier than the quote. 😉