Sir Toby
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What You Will: A Queer-er Shakespeare (S2, E13)
Season Content Notes: Revenge plot, violence, boundary violations, sexual harassment, ableist language, blood, misgendering, self-misgendering There is never a good time for anyone to come staggering in, bloody and calling for a surgeon. When a secret marriage — secret even to one of the people supposedly married! — is in the middle of tearing relationships…
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What You Will: A Queer-er Shakespeare (S2, E9)
Season Content Notes: Revenge plot, violence, boundary violations, sexual harassment The fool was having a most exasperating day. There are fools and fools, and not all fools wear motley. Until this moment, the fool’s judgment had been out on this Cesario; it was rapidly coming to a conclusion. For Sebastian, the day so far had…
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What You Will: A Queer-er Shakespeare (S2, E8)
The ebook version of First Came Trust is now available. Grab a copy for yourself of pick up a last minute gift for friends or family. It’s available at most major etailers for 99c. Season Content Notes: Revenge plot, violence, boundary violations, sexual harassment “Put up your sword.” (Here, we will hear the story as…
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What You Will: A Queer-er Shakespeare (S2, E7)
Season Content Notes: Revenge plot, violence, boundary violations, sexual harassment Who is to say what Cesario’s thoughts were as he walked down the drive and away from the countess’ manor? One can speculate, of course. Perhaps he was reflecting on his conversation with the countess or what further entreaties he might make on his lord…
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What You Will: A Queer-er Shakespeare (S2, E6)
Season Content Notes: Revenge plot, violence, boundary violations, sexual harassment Sir Toby and Fabian were playing cards with the fool making music quietly in the corner. Their quiet play was interrupted when Sir Andrew rushed in waving a much-crumpled paper. Fabian, facing the door, saw him first and leaned toward Sir Toby, whispering, “More matter…
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What You Will: A Queer-er Shakespeare (S2, E4)
(Sorry folks, this was scheduled to go up last Friday, but something glitched. So you get extra post today.) Season Content Notes: Revenge plot, violence, boundary violations Sir Andrew was folding his clothing and packing it into his valise. The only sign of his upset was the extra effort he put into making sure every…
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What You Will: A Queer-er Shakespeare (S2, E1)
Season Content Notes: Revenge plot, violence In a corner of Countess Olivia’s grounds gathered three gentlemen for some unsanctioned sport. Or so it seemed, for they huddled together behind the box trees, like boys hiding from a tutor. That was Sir Toby Belch, the countess’ uncle; Sir Andrew, one of her suitors (who she would…
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What You Will (S1 E11)
Season notes: violence, sexism After Malvolio left, Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, the fool, and Maria stared after him a moment. Then, “Go shake your ears,” Maria growled after him. The others laughed, and Sir Toby and Sir Andrew began trading comments about the steward. In a few moments, Sir Andrew was ready to go issue…
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What You Will (S1 E10)
Content notes: violence, sexism, internalized transphobia It was late — so late it was early, or so Sir Toby claimed — when he and Sir Andrew came staggering back into the manor. Sir Toby closed the door with exaggerated care, an effort immediately wasted as Sir Andrew walked right into the coat rack and knocked…
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What You Will: A Queer-er Shakespeare, (S1, E5)
Season notes: violence, sexism The fool, wrapped in a sheet styled as a nun’s habit, clasped his hands and bowed low as Olivia entered with her steward, Malvolio. “God bless thee, lady!” he called in a high-pitched twangy voice. Olivia rolled her eyes and waved dismissal. “Take the fool away.” Jumping up, the fool rounded…