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Shakespeare - The Taming of the Shrew
Shakespeare - The Taming of the Shrew - Hostess (to Sly): You will not pay for the glasses you have burst?
circa 1830
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1830s Angry Annoyed Careless Christopher Comedy Costs Damage Hostess Keys Money Shakespeare Shakespearean Shrew Taming Breakage Breakages
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This image, hailing from the 1830s, transports us back to the world of Shakespeare's classic comedy, 'The Taming of the Shrew.' In this intriguing scene, the Hostess, with a mixture of annoyance and exasperation, addresses the careless and layabout Christopher Sly. The shattered glasses in her hand serve as a testament to Sly's recklessness and disregard for the costs, as he carelessly tosses them to the ground. The inn or pub setting adds to the lively and boisterous atmosphere of the scene. Christopher Sly, a drunken and disorderly man, is a character from the play's prologue. He is a tavern-keeper who is deceived into believing he is a lord, and the play's events unfold as a series of comedic misunderstandings and transformations. In this moment, the Hostess, a woman of patience and practicality, confronts Sly about the broken glasses and the financial burden they now face. The image, captured in the 1830s, provides a glimpse into the theatrical world of Shakespeare's comedies and the lively and often chaotic atmosphere they evoked. The damaged glasses and the Hostess's stern expression convey the sense of frustration and careworn responsibility that comes with managing a tavern or inn, while the overall scene speaks to the playful and mischievous spirit of 'The Taming of the Shrew.'
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