Tag Archives: January 6 insurrection

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: October 6, 2021

Dryden’s “Absalom and Architophel” can be applies to the GOP’s current anti-democratic principles.

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: September 19, 2021

Reading “Washington Square” made me realize how hungry I have been for misbehaving politicians to pay for their bad behavior.

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: July 1, 2021

Shelley’s “Hellas,” written in support of Greek independence, applies well to this year’s July 4th celebrations.

By Robin Bates | Published: June 16, 2021

Is rightwing militancy in America no more than “sound and fury, signifying nothing”? We can but pray that it is.

By Robin Bates | Published: June 6, 2021

Brecht’s “The Solution” captures current GOP voter suppression attempts.