william shakespear
the merry wives of windsor
main characters
Sir John Falstaff
Mister Ford
Mistress Ford (Alice Ford)
Mister Page
Mistress Page (Margaret Page)
Anne Page
fenton
Introduction to the Play
the merry wives of windsor is one of shakespear's comedies
Written around 1597–1601.
It’s set in Windsor, England.
Main themes: love, jealousy, trickery, and social class.
Plot Summary
Sir John Falstaff tries to make two married women — Mistress Ford and Mistress Page — to steal their husbands’ money. The wives discover his plan and decide to play tricks on him. Meanwhile, Anne Page, their daughter, is being pursued by three suitors. In the end, Falstaff is humiliated, and Anne marries Fenton, the man she truly loves.
QUOTE 01
falstaff,act3,scene4
the truth is,i am only in jest
i was only joking
falstaff often says this when he's caught doing something wrong, it's his way of trying to escape trouble and make excuses
QUOTE 02
Mr. Page, act3, scene 2
well, i will not be the man that shall be angry
i wont get angry or lose my temper
Mr.Page says this to show he's calm and patient, the opposite of jealous Mr.Ford he represents trust and reason
QUOTE 03
Mrs.page,act2,scene1
she says they'll show falstaff that not all women can be foolded
they are honest and clever
QUOTE 04
Anne page, act3, scene 4
alas, i would not wish myself a workman's daughter,to be made a queen
Anne says this to show that love is more important than money or social status
she loves Fenton even though her parents wants her to marry someone richer.
QUOTE 05
Mr.Ford act 3, scene5
see the hell of having a false woman! My bed shall be abused !
he thinks his wife is cheating and feels betrayed
this shows Ford's jealousy and how it makes him blind, one of the main themes in the story
QUOTE 06
mrs Ford,act3,scene 3
if he should intend this voyage towards my wife , i would turn her loose to him
(talking about Falstaff) if he tries to chase my wife , i'd let him try so he learns his lesson
the line shows how confident and clever the characters are, they're ready to turn Falstaff's tricks against him
QUOTE 07
fenton,act5,scene5
Fenton says this to Anne Page to show his true and pure love
it contrasts the comic parts with real emotion
William shakespear
the end.
the merry wives of windsor
the merry wives of windsor
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Transcript
william shakespear
the merry wives of windsor
main characters
Sir John Falstaff
Mister Ford
Mistress Ford (Alice Ford)
Mister Page
Mistress Page (Margaret Page)
Anne Page
fenton
Introduction to the Play
the merry wives of windsor is one of shakespear's comedies
Written around 1597–1601.
It’s set in Windsor, England.
Main themes: love, jealousy, trickery, and social class.
Plot Summary
Sir John Falstaff tries to make two married women — Mistress Ford and Mistress Page — to steal their husbands’ money. The wives discover his plan and decide to play tricks on him. Meanwhile, Anne Page, their daughter, is being pursued by three suitors. In the end, Falstaff is humiliated, and Anne marries Fenton, the man she truly loves.
QUOTE 01
falstaff,act3,scene4
the truth is,i am only in jest
i was only joking
falstaff often says this when he's caught doing something wrong, it's his way of trying to escape trouble and make excuses
QUOTE 02
Mr. Page, act3, scene 2
well, i will not be the man that shall be angry
i wont get angry or lose my temper
Mr.Page says this to show he's calm and patient, the opposite of jealous Mr.Ford he represents trust and reason
QUOTE 03
Mrs.page,act2,scene1
she says they'll show falstaff that not all women can be foolded
they are honest and clever
QUOTE 04
Anne page, act3, scene 4
alas, i would not wish myself a workman's daughter,to be made a queen
Anne says this to show that love is more important than money or social status
she loves Fenton even though her parents wants her to marry someone richer.
QUOTE 05
Mr.Ford act 3, scene5
see the hell of having a false woman! My bed shall be abused !
he thinks his wife is cheating and feels betrayed
this shows Ford's jealousy and how it makes him blind, one of the main themes in the story
QUOTE 06
mrs Ford,act3,scene 3
if he should intend this voyage towards my wife , i would turn her loose to him
(talking about Falstaff) if he tries to chase my wife , i'd let him try so he learns his lesson
the line shows how confident and clever the characters are, they're ready to turn Falstaff's tricks against him
QUOTE 07
fenton,act5,scene5
Fenton says this to Anne Page to show his true and pure love
it contrasts the comic parts with real emotion
William shakespear
the end.
the merry wives of windsor