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Michael Portillo

My Own Shakespeare

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Exploring the Themes of Time and Celebrity in 'Troilus and Cressida'

This chapter dives deep into a speech from 'Troilus and Cressida' by Shakespeare, analyzing the themes of time and celebrity. It explores how time can diminish great deeds and highlights the importance of staying relevant in the present. The chapter also examines the imagery used in the speech, comparing time to a fashionable party host, and discusses the transient nature of fame and the need for constant greatness.

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