I have completed reading Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona, and here are some quick reflections on it:
1) What do you mean Julia accepted Proteus back? What on earth was she thinking? She heard with her own hears him lie about her death, forswear his love for her, and even try to give away her ring. Then, she witnesses him threaten to rape Silvia! And in the end, she accepts the cur back. What gives?
2) Silvia is an awesome character...as is Valentine. Proteus, the Duke, and Julia, not so much.
3) Speed and Launce are indeed funny. I laughed aloud while reading their nonsensical back-and-forths.
4) Despite critics discussions concerning the play's immaturity, I think it displays a remarkable depth of thought in exploring the concepts of eros and philia.
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