Daily Archives: May 8, 2019

David Bruce: William Shakespeare’s THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA: A Retelling in Prose — Cast of Characters and Act 1 Scene 1

CAST OF CHARACTERS Duke of Milan, father to Silvia. Valentine, Proteus, the two gentlemen of Verona. Antonio, father to Proteus. Thurio, a foolish rival to Valentine. Eglamour, agent for Silvia in her escape. Host, at whose establishment Julia lodges in … Continue reading

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David Bruce: Lloyd Alexander’s THE BOOK OF THREE: A Discussion Guide — Chapters 10-12

Chapter 10: The Sword Dyrnwyn What do we learn about the sword Dyrnwyn in Chapter 10? Dyrnwyn is the name of the sword that Eilonwy took from the dead king in the barrow under Spiral Castle. We learn that it … Continue reading

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