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The Theory of the Humors
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The Theory of the Humors
A discussion on the characters in Shakespeare's "Henry V" and "Much Ado about Nothing" and their congruence with the theory of the humors.
1,269 words (approx. 5.1 pages) |
4 sources |
MLA | 2007
Paper Summary:
This paper explains that the Elizabethans believed that all human beings were made up of four humours or bodily fluids. These fluids were associated with certain personality traits. The paper continues to use Shakespearean characters to qualify and quantify the theory of the humors.From the Paper:
"In contrast, according to the theories of the humors, a choleric person would have an imbalance of yellow bile within him. The most obviously choleric person of "Henry V" would be the Dauphin of France. According to the theories of the humors, these persons were usually slim, wiry, and showed a great deal of color in their face when they were angry. They are, like Dauphin, ambitious, energetic, and direct. The Dauphin angers Henry V by sending the king tennis balls, a foolish and rash action. He constantly proclaims the French superiority to the English, and rages at every chance he has about the English actions."Sample of Sources Used:
- Kazelev, A. "The Four Humors." Last updated 3 Jul 2004. 8 Mar 2006. http://www.kheper.net/topics/typology/four_humours.html
- Nanian, Robert. University of Virginia: Department of English. 8Mar 2006. http://classweb.gmu.edu/rnanian/humours.html
- Shakespeare, William. "Henry V." MIT Classics: Shakespeare Homepage. 8 Mar 2006. http://www-tech.mit.edu/Shakespeare/henryv/
- Shakespeare, William. "Much Ado About Nothing." MIT Classics: Shakespeare Homepage. 8 Mar 2006. http://www-tech.mit.edu/Shakespeare/much_ado/much_ado/
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The Theory of the Humors (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Case-Study-The-Theory-of-the-Humors/93338
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"The Theory of the Humors" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Case-Study-The-Theory-of-the-Humors/93338>
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