Read It and (Don't) Weep
"Read it and (Don't) Weep" is a podcast dedicated to simplifying high school literature, providing insights and analysis on popular texts. It aims to take listeners on a journey through literary canon, transforming them into literary pros.
Contact me at readitanddontweep@gmail.com
Episodes
38 episodes
The Curse of Macbeth
In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we take a short break from the plot of Macbeth to explore the famous theater superstition known as “The Curse of Macbeth.” For centuries, many actors and stage crews have believed t...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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5:57
Macbeth Characteristics of a Tragic Hero
In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we step back from the plot of Macbeth to explore the idea of the tragic hero. This concept, first described by the Greek philosopher Aristotle, helps explain why certain characters ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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8:22
Macbeth Act 5, Scenes 6 & 7
In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we finish Macbeth with Act 5, Scenes 6 and 7. Malcolm’s army advances toward Dunsinane and prepares for the final battle as the rebellion against Macbeth reaches its climax.O...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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8:56
Macbeth Act 5 Scenes 3-5
In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we continue through Act 5 with Scenes 3, 4, and 5 of Macbeth. As enemy forces move closer to Dunsinane, Macbeth tries to hold onto the confidence he gained from the witches’ prophec...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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12:05
Macbeth Act 5, Scenes 1 & 2
In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we begin Act 5 of Macbeth. As the consequences of earlier choices begin to surface, Lady Macbeth’s behavior reveals just how deeply the events of the play have affected her. Those a...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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8:07
Macbeth, Act 4
In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we move into Act 4 of Macbeth. Macbeth returns to the witches searching for answers about his future, and the visions they show him seem to offer reassurance about his safety. Howev...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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15:54
Macbeth Act 3, Scenes 5 & 6
In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we look at Act 3, Scenes 5 and 6 of Macbeth. The focus briefly returns to the witches, where a powerful figure named Hecate reveals that plans are already underway to manipulate Mac...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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6:20
Macbeth Act 3, Scenes 3 & 4
In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we explore Act 3, Scenes 3 and 4 of Macbeth. Macbeth’s plan to eliminate a possible threat to his crown is put into motion, but the outcome is not exactly what he expected. The resu...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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9:20
Macbeth Act 3, Scenes 1 & 2
In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we move into Act 3, Scenes 1 and 2 of Macbeth. Now that Macbeth has become king, the prophecy about Banquo’s descendants begins to trouble him. As Banquo reflects on the witches’ pr...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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10:15
Macbeth Act 2, Scenes 1 & 2
In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we move into Act 2, Scenes 1 and 2 of Macbeth. Late at night, Banquo and Macbeth cross paths as the castle grows quiet and tension begins to build. Left alone, Macbeth struggles wit...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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10:55
Macbeth Act 1, Scenes 6 & 7
In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we explore Act 1, Scenes 6 and 7 of Macbeth. King Duncan arrives at Macbeth’s castle and is warmly welcomed, completely unaware of the danger surrounding him. The scene highlights t...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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11:59
Macbeth Act 1, Scenes 4 & 5
In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we look at Act 1, Scenes 4 and 5 of Macbeth. King Duncan rewards Macbeth for his loyalty but also names his son Malcolm as the next heir to the throne. This announcement creates a n...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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11:31
Macbeth Act 1, Scene 3
In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we continue with Act 1, Scene 3 of Macbeth. After the battle, Macbeth and Banquo encounter the mysterious witches on the heath. The strange meeting quickly takes a surprising turn w...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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12:04
Macbeth Act 1, Scenes 1 & 2
In this episode of Read It and (Don’t) Weep, we begin reading Shakespeare’s Macbeth by looking at Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2. The play opens during a storm as three witches briefly meet to plan their next gathering. Their famous li...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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9:36
Romeo and Juliet - Act 5
Ready for an eye-opening journey into the heart of literature's most iconic star-crossed lovers? This episode of Read it and Don't Weep promises to shed new light on the captivating climax of Romeo and Juliet as we navigate through the rollerco...
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Episode 23
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14:52
Romeo and Juliet - Act 4, Scenes 3-5
Ready to navigate through the heart-wrenching labyrinth of love, bravery, and tragedy that is Act 4 of Romeo and Juliet? We're about to unpack Juliet's emotional turmoil as she chooses to drink a life-altering potion for the love of Romeo. We'r...
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Episode 22
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11:25
Romeo and Juliet - Act 4, Scenes 1 & 2
Ever imagine finding yourself in the shoes of Shakespeare's Juliet, torn between love and duty, life and death? What if the fate of star-crossed lovers rested in your hands? . This episode promises a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we explore...
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Episode 21
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10:26
Romeo and Juliet - Act 3, Scenes 3-5
Prepare to embark on a thrilling literary journey as we unravel the multilayered Act 3 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet". Tune in, as we delve into Romeo's despair and Juliet's anguish, navigate the turbulent sea of their circumstances, and d...
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Episode 20
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12:57
Romeo and Juliet - Act 3, Scenes 1 & 2
Are you ready to unravel the rich themes and complex characters in Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet? We're delving deep into the emotional turmoil and escalating tensions of Act 3. Prepare to experience the intense turning points, starting with Friar ...
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Episode 19
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13:04
Romeo and Juliet - Act 2, Scenes 5 & 6
Ready to unravel the complexities of Romeo and Juliet's young love, impatience, and contrasting family dynamics? Then immerse yourself in a fresh perspective on classic literature. This episode delves into the intricacies of Act II, scenes 5 an...
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Episode 18
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6:59
Romeo and Juliet - Act 2, Scenes 3 & 4
Ever puzzled over the pivotal role of Friar Lawrence, or struggled to grasp the impulsive love between Romeo and Juliet? Fear not! We're here to dissect Friar Lawrence's soliloquy, decode the passionate declarations of love, and set the stage f...
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Episode 17
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13:48
Romeo and Juliet - Act 2, Scene 2
It's the famous balcony scene where profound declarations of love are exchanged. In this episode, we're tearing apart the rapid escalation from a chance meeting to a marriage proposal. Is it the heady intoxication of young love or mere te...
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Episode 16
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11:48