Tag Archives: GOP

Comparing Claudius’ and Trump’s Coups

By Robin Bates | Published: October 24, 2021

The GOP desire to move on from Trump’s coup attempt is like Claudius wanting to move on from his successful one against Hamlet’s father.

By Robin Bates | Published: October 12, 2021

In Dryden’s Absalom, we see a politician who has Donald Trump’s ability to sway a crowd.

By Robin Bates | Published: September 28, 2021

Are stories of rightwing militias carrying AK-47s also carrying Chekhov’s gun? What happens in the next act?

By Robin Bates | Published: July 28, 2021

In certain ways, January 6 was a reenactment of “Julius Caesar.” Trump supporters, however, were more Cassius than Brutus.

By Robin Bates | Published: June 3, 2021

If Trump’s GOP is not held accountable for January 6, it will be Wells’s “Invisible Man” redux.

By Robin Bates | Published: June 1, 2021

The Trojans, thinking the Greeks have left, let their guard down. Are Democrats being overly complacent about the prospect of a GOP coup?

By Robin Bates | Published: May 31, 2021

Hugo’s Javert is torn between his principles and God’s law. Trump cultists, having no principles, face no struggle.

By Robin Bates | Published: May 26, 2021

Can one see one’s savior as a monster? The issue shows up in Hugo’s “Les Misérables” and among Republicans who demonize Biden.

By Robin Bates | Published: May 24, 2021

The GOP has embraced toxic masculinity. “Harry Potter” shows it will come back to burn them.