I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite overcanopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet muskroses, and with eglantine.
Not the best play of Shakespeare's. At least you didn't send me a quote from Titus Andronicus.
Actually, I think the better play about romance with comedy would be Much Ado About Nothing. Benedict and Beatrix are much more compelling than either pair in Midsummer.
As for Romeo and Juliet, it does have its place, but it is a tragedy, not a romance.
That one might actually be one of my favorites too. It's less magic coercion and more two people who think they hate each other coming to see they're really in love.
I'm a sucker for that trope.
Romance is often tragedy. The more you love, the more it can hurt.
Yeah that explains a lot, otherwise you'd know the best tragedy is Anna Karenina. I'm guessing you're from further back. This needs to be fixed.
It is about how misunderstandings of others can be both detrimental to our happiness and a source of amusement to those around us. I find that I like the Duke character because he is on a mission to make sure his friends can find happiness, even to spite their plans.
I think of it of using his power for the greater good.
And I know a great deal about the tragic side of love, but it exemplifies the rashness of one who spends too much time obsessing over what love *should* be. I don't think that Romeo is a very sympathetic character, if I'm being honest.
Thereโs something to be said as well for a failure to fully see what's in front of you. The Duke is so preoccupied by his friends, he doesn't fully grasp the threat his brother is.
The greater good, but the Duke is also the deux ex machina to allow both sets of lovers to marry. The God coming down from the Heavens to save the day.
No, he's not, but love isn't really rational. It can be a tragedy and a comedy. People want the fairytale and they throw themselves fully into it.
In the Duke's defense, he was attempting to believe that his brother was ready to make amends with him. Sometimes we are blind to those closest to us because the alternative is that we must go to war with someone we love.
I've not heard that term, but I do think there's a great deal of truth in your assessment of his character.
I can understand the desire to want the fairytale. My parents had a good marriage. I only want what they had when it comes to my relationship.
I do have some free time, so I am unafraid of you giving me too much to read.
No, I'm not my father, but I can desire a marriage of respect and love that he had with my mother before she passed.
I'm sorry to hear that your parents were not so fortunate.
I would never regret the enthusiasm that comes with sharing good literature. There is little enough where I am from. The printing press is still a relatively new invention, after all. Unlike here.
Yeah, that's kind of what happened, just without the societal stigma of divorce. Instead there was just shame.
Most people think they can force happiness by staying together. Or it's what they deserve. [Personal experience talking.] But whatever. Books are more satisfying.
The question is, the books you might be interested in, do you want those that are realistic about love or do you want the ideal? I like both. Maybe I should show you some movies while I'm at it.
So I'm guessing the network is trying to hook up strangers again by misfires?
I don't mind either. And I'm still new to movies, considering the time I come from, so please be gentle. Would you mind if I brought my submissive with me to these?
I suppose that might be the case. I've certainly spoken to quite a few people, but no one that I've made any... sexual encounters to speak of.
We enjoy doing things together, but she is also an avid reader. She has been here for a while and I am still getting used to Duplicity and all of its... intricacies.
If it makes you uncomfortable, you are welcome to come to our apartment in the Up and to bring your own partner.
And most have, in my case. I suppose I've been lucky in that regard.
Ah, yes, she and I come from the same time and place. Perhaps you know her? Ella? She works at the hospital in the Down and runs Love at First Step, the dance studio?
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Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows,
Quite overcanopied with luscious woodbine,
With sweet muskroses, and with eglantine.
Not the best play of Shakespeare's. At least you didn't send me a quote from Titus Andronicus.
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Better to have an ass involved than tragedies.
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Pride and Prejudice is better than Shakespeare. The lovers have to learn to appreciate each other on their own and to see their merits without help.
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As for Romeo and Juliet, it does have its place, but it is a tragedy, not a romance.
And I've not heard of this Pride and Prejudice.
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I'm a sucker for that trope.
Romance is often tragedy. The more you love, the more it can hurt.
Yeah that explains a lot, otherwise you'd know the best tragedy is Anna Karenina. I'm guessing you're from further back. This needs to be fixed.
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I think of it of using his power for the greater good.
And I know a great deal about the tragic side of love, but it exemplifies the rashness of one who spends too much time obsessing over what love *should* be. I don't think that Romeo is a very sympathetic character, if I'm being honest.
I'm always willing to expand my reading material.
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The greater good, but the Duke is also the deux ex machina to allow both sets of lovers to marry. The God coming down from the Heavens to save the day.
No, he's not, but love isn't really rational. It can be a tragedy and a comedy. People want the fairytale and they throw themselves fully into it.
Careful what you wish for, I go to excess.
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I've not heard that term, but I do think there's a great deal of truth in your assessment of his character.
I can understand the desire to want the fairytale. My parents had a good marriage. I only want what they had when it comes to my relationship.
I do have some free time, so I am unafraid of you giving me too much to read.
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Really? You might regret that encouragement.
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I'm sorry to hear that your parents were not so fortunate.
I would never regret the enthusiasm that comes with sharing good literature. There is little enough where I am from. The printing press is still a relatively new invention, after all. Unlike here.
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My dad fell in love with someone else. It happens.
Printing press? When are you from?
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And even then, I've heard stories of couples being encouraged to stay together.
When you ask. I am from 1605 AD. I hope that helps you.
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Most people think they can force happiness by staying together. Or it's what they deserve. [Personal experience talking.] But whatever. Books are more satisfying.
Yeah that's pretty far away from the classics.
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But my parents had a good marriage, with the love and respect of two people who take their vows seriously. I am blessed to have that as an example.
I suppose it is the type of marriage that would be in your books, Miss.
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So I'm guessing the network is trying to hook up strangers again by misfires?
Any luck?
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I suppose that might be the case. I've certainly spoken to quite a few people, but no one that I've made any... sexual encounters to speak of.
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Right. I'm sure they've behaved themselves in sex city.
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If it makes you uncomfortable, you are welcome to come to our apartment in the Up and to bring your own partner.
And most have, in my case. I suppose I've been lucky in that regard.
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I'm guessing you're serious with your submissive?
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[Female friends are not always a big thing for her.]
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I just run in different circles than she does.
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I have not made a lot of friends since my arrival, so I would like to remedy that.
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Are you looking for me to be your friend?
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