The Merry Wives of Windsor – Comedy & Character Lecture
Valley of the Sun J 12701 N Scottsdale Rd #201, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesShakespeare’s Farce & Folk Traditions (1 hour – Lecture-based)
Explore the lively world of The Merry Wives of Windsor, one of Shakespeare’s only true domestic comedies. Discover its possible origins (was it written for Queen Elizabeth?), its portrayal of middle-class Elizabethan life, and the enduring appeal of Falstaff’s misadventures. We’ll examine themes of wit, marriage, and social satire, as well as the play’s place in Shakespeare’s broader works.