Tag Archives: William Shakespeare

Ash Wednesday: Teach Us to Sit Still

By Robin Bates | Published: February 21, 2023

In “Ash Wednesday,” T.S. Eliot sees despair as the starting point of faith.

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Shakespearean Praise for King James

By Robin Bates | Published: February 8, 2023

Shakespeare’s praise for the historical King James can be applied to new NBA scoring champion Lebron James.

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What No Eye Has Seen, Nor Ear Heard

By Robin Bates | Published: February 5, 2023

St. Paul writes about how our earthly senses are not enough to put us in touch with God. So does Bottom in Shakespeare’s “Midsummer.”

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Kipling’s Stellar Advice for Leaders

By Robin Bates | Published: February 2, 2023

For a new incoming college president, Kipling’s “If” provides excellent advice.

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Trumpist Stefanik, Shakespeare Lover?!

By Robin Bates | Published: January 12, 2023

Trump fanatic Elise Stefanik loved Shakespeare in college. So what exactly did she take away from the plays?

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Is Kevin McCarthy a Macbeth? Nah

By Robin Bates | Published: January 5, 2023

Is Kevin McCarthy like Macbeth? A little bit yes when it comes to ambition but more no.

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Musk Needs a Shakespearean Fool

By Robin Bates | Published: December 12, 2022

The world’s wealthiest man attempted comedy the other night but was booed off the stage. Shakespeare would understand.

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Confused about Gender? Read 12th Night

By Robin Bates | Published: December 4, 2022

“12th Night” shows that gender is far more fluid than the right likes to think. We all need to acknowledge this.

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Why Conspiracy Theories Beat Logic

By Robin Bates | Published: November 14, 2022

Philosopher Mladen Dolar cites Socrates and Hamlet to explain why conspiracy theories are so resistant to logic.

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