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Romeo and Juliet 5.3 Interview with the Montagues and Capulets
This video provides a comprehensive conclusion to the series on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the aftermath of the tragic events in Act 5, Scene 3. It features discussions with the key characters involved in the unfolding...
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Romeo and Juliet 5.1 Interview with Romeo
This video provides a detailed analysis of Act 5, Scene 1 from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on Romeo's emotional turmoil and decisions following the tragic news of Juliet's death. The discussion highlights the themes of...
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Romeo and Juliet 4.4 Word Nerd: "curfew"
This video explores the historical context and evolution of the term "curfew." The discussion details how medieval towns implemented curfews to prevent fires by requiring all domestic cooking fires to be extinguished by a certain time,...
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Romeo and Juliet 4.3 Performance: Juliet, Lines 14a-57
This video presents a performance of Juliet's soliloquy from Act 4, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where she expresses her anxieties about the effects of the sleeping potion she plans to take. The viewer gains an...
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Romeo and Juliet 4.1 Interviews with Friar Laurence and Juliet
This video delves into Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the strategic conversation between Friar Laurence and Juliet as they devise a daring plan to avoid her impending marriage to Paris. Viewers will gain...
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Common Toads: The Complete Guide
Common Toads are a toad species found throughout the UK. Watch the complete Common Toad guide to learn all about these beautiful toads and where to find them. Whilst on location at Totternhoe Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve, I encounter...
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Rick Witkowski, The Musical Genius Behind Nickelodeon GUTS
Meet Rick Witkowski, the composer behind the iconic Nickelodeon GUTS theme song and other beloved 90s Nickelodeon tunes.
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Circadian Rhythms: Why Teens Are Tired in School
When children become teenagers, hormonal changes shift their circadian rhythm—they get tired later. Since schools typically don't adapt to their new natural sleep cycle, they often get less sleep during weekdays, affecting their memory...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Interview: Puck
This video features an engaging interview with Puck, a beloved character from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," set in Theseus's palace following the conclusion of the play. As Puck prepares the palace for the arrival of Titania...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Performance: Theseus, Snug, Bottom et al Lines 169-216
This video showcases a humorous scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" where Snug as the Lion and Bottom as Pyramus interact comically with the wall, portrayed by Snout. The dialogue includes Pyramus's melodramatic lamentations and...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Performance: Theseus, Lines 354-361
This video captures a scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" where Theseus marks the end of the evening's entertainments. He notes the late hour and invites the lovers to retire to bed, suggesting that the night's revelries have extended...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Interview: Theseus and Hippolyta
This video presents a fictional interview with Theseus and Hippolyta, exploring their perspectives at the end of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The discussion delves into their thoughts on the events of the play, including the enchanted...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.1 Performance: Oberon, Titania, Puck Lines 87-102
This video presents a scene from Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where Oberon instructs Puck to remove the donkey's head from Bottom, undoing the last of the magical mischief. Titania, now freed from the...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.1 Interview: Demetrius, Hermia, Helena, Lysander
This video presents an insightful discussion with the characters Demetrius, Hermia, Helena, and Lysander from Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." It explores the transformation in their relationships following...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Performance: Hermia Lines 272-278a
In this video from Act 3, Scene 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Hermia confronts Lysander about his sudden change of heart. She questions why he now hates her when he loved her just the night before, expressing her confusion and...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.1 Performance: Quince et al Lines 43-75
This video features a continuation of the planning session by Quince and the Athenian workers from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on the logistical challenges of incorporating moonlight and a wall into their play. The scene...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.1 Interview:Quince, Snug, Bottom, Flute, Snout, Starveling
This video captures a humorous behind-the-scenes look at the Athenian workers from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as they prepare for their play in the woods. The segment highlights their quirky problem-solving discussions, emphasizing the...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Performance: Demetrius and Helena Lines 188-244
This video showcases a performance from Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on the exchange between Demetrius and Helena. It captures Helena's desperate plea for Demetrius's affection and Demetrius's...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Interview: Demetrius and Helena
This video analyzes a crucial scene from Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on the complex relationships between Demetrius, Helena, Hermia, and Lysander. The discussion highlights key themes such as...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.2 Performance: Quince, Snug, Bottom, et al Lines 1-100
This video showcases a performance from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" where Quince and Bottom, along with other craftsmen, gather to assign roles for their play, "The Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Cruel Death of Pyramus and Thisbe." The...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1 Interview: Theseus, Hippolyta, and Philostrate
This video presents an interview with Duke Theseus and Queen Hippolyta, along with Philostrate, highlighting their perspectives on the upcoming royal wedding in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The conversation explores the...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1 Performance: Theseus, Hippolyta, Philostrate Lines 1-19
This video captures the opening scene of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," featuring Theseus and Hippolyta discussing their upcoming wedding, with Philostrate detailing the festivities. This performance sets the tone for the play's themes of...