Tag Archives: tyrants

All Authoritarians Are Like Richard III

By Robin Bates | Published: May 18, 2022

Shakespeare gives us a brilliant depiction of the authoritarian mindset in “Richard III.” Think Trump and Putin.

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Trump, Like Macbeth, Does Murder Sleep

By Robin Bates | Published: May 7, 2018

“Macbeth,” a psychological study of a tyrant, also illumines aspects of Donald Trump.

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Captain Ahab, a Tyrant for All Seasons

By Robin Bates | Published: November 2, 2011

Nathaniel Philbrick describes “Moby Dick” as a “metaphysical survival manual” which helps us understand the nature of tyrants.

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