Shakespearean fool
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Shakespearean fool
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The Shakespearean fool is a recurring character type in the works of William Shakespeare. Shakespearean fools are usually clever peasants or commoners that use their wits to outdo people of higher social standing. In this sense, they are very similar to the real fools, and jesters of the time, but their characteristics are greatly heightened for theatrical effect. The "groundlings" that frequented the Globe Theatre were more likely to be drawn to these Shakespearean fools. However they were also
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Character archetype recurring in the works of William Shakespeare
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakespearean_fool
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2024-02-26T02:42:48Z
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