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Chaos, Jack Cade and the men of Kent

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Sylvia Morris

But then are we in order when we are most out of order. This contradictory line is spoken by the rebel Jack Cade in Shakespeare’s play Henry VI part 2. In his very first history play Shakespeare chose to explore … Continue reading →

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Riots and Shakespeare’s ragged multitude

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Sylvia Morris

The riots that are currently spreading through UK cities are unprecedented. Mike Butcher, interviewed this morning on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme spoke of how mobile phones have become “weaponised”, and in an interesting turn of phrase he stated “thugs … Continue reading →

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