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Much Ado About Nothing: Act 4 (rerun)

The Play's the Thing

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The Fundamental Forms of Thought and Society

The fundamental forms essential for thought and society are the subject-predicate structure for thought and marriage for society. The form of subject-predicate in language enables understanding reality, while marriage is crucial for the existence of community and family. Without the limitation and commitment of marriage, the foundation for a human community is lost, leading to a lack of society and language. The connection between marriage and community is evident in Shakespeare's comedies, where the resolution of obstacles to marriage signifies the restoration of the community. Through forgiving villains or integrating obstacles, the plays reflect the importance of marriage in sustaining societal bonds.

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