The “ressentiment” that drives Iago to destroy Othello is present in our own society and equally destructive.
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Tag Archives: Donald Trump
Iago Resentment Is Destroying America
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For GOP, Hellish Descent Is the Easy Part
NeverTrumper Bill Krisol recently quoted Virgil in revealing that he may have to vote for a Democrat in the next presidential election.
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Humpty Dumpty Cited in Trump Case
Lewis Carroll and George Orwell made an appearance in the real estate case against the Trumps.
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Spenser Would Understand QAnon
In “Faerie Queene,” Redcrosse Knight must contend with the monster Errour. Think of her as rightwing conspiracy theories.
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Satan’s Attempt to “Own” God
Milton’s Satan and Trump have a special reward for their followers: in exchange for having given of their principles, they receive sadistic thrills.
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Milton’s Satan and the Jan 6 Insurrection
Trump and his followers rebelling against the Constitution is like Milton’s angels rebelling against God.
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Sadly, “1984” Remains Relevant
Sadly, “1984” remains relevant as authoritarianism around the world is on the rise.
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Virgil Would Have Understood January 6
I repost an essay on how GOP insistence on “voter integrity” is a Trojan horse designed to prevent free and fair elections.
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Trump’s Havisham-Like Damage
Is Trump, like Miss Havisham, so embittered by his loss that he’s creating little Estelles, designed to break America’s heart.
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged Charles Dickens, democracy threatened, Frank Bruni, GOP, Great Expectations, Hillary Clinton, Tempest, Trumpism, William Shakespeare Comments closed