VINTAGE SHAKESPEARE "LET'S KILL ALL THE LAWYERS" Henry VI Mug Stratford, Canada

Description: VINTAGE SHAKESPEARE"LET'S KILL ALL THE LAWYERS" A Tongue-in-Cheek Tribute to the Legal Profession!Henry VI Coffee Mug From the Stratford, Canada Shakespeare Festival during the 1990s. Microwave & Dishwasher safe. DIMENSIONS: H: 3 3/4" x Diameter: 3 1/8" Handle Height: 2 3/4" "LET'S KILL ALL THE LAWYERS" QUOTE BACKGROUND: The quote "Let's kill all the lawyers" comes from Shakespeare's historical play "Henry VI, Part 2". It's spoken by Dick the Butcher, a follower of the rebellious Jack Cade. In the context of the play, this line is meant to be ironic. Dick the Butcher, a character representing chaos and anarchy, suggests killing lawyers as a way to dismantle the existing social order. However, this actually highlights the importance of lawyers in upholding the law and maintaining order. So, while the quote itself is a bit tongue-in-cheek, it's actually a testament to the crucial role lawyers play in society. It's a reminder that without laws and the people who uphold them, chaos and injustice can prevail. SHAKESPEARE'S HENRY VI HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Shakespeare's Henry VI is actually a trilogy of plays that depict the tumultuous period of English history known as the Wars of the Roses. These plays explore the decline of the Plantagenet dynasty and the rise of the House of York. Henry VI, Part 2 was written around 1591-1592. STRATFORD, CANADA'S SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: Stratford, Canada's annual play festival, is a world-renowned celebration of theatre, primarily focusing on the works of William Shakespeare. Founded in 1953, the festival has a long and storied history, attracting theatre enthusiasts from around the globe. While Shakespeare remains the cornerstone, the festival also features a diverse range of productions, including classical plays, modern dramas, and musicals. Among some of the more notable actors to appear there over the years: Christopher Plummer, James Mason, Maggie Smith, Jessica Tandy, Peter Ustinov and Christopher Walken. ***SEE PHOTOS*** Gently used coffee mug. Dark blue ceramic with no chips, scratches or other manufacturing imperfections. White slightly embossed lettering reads: "The first thing we do, Let's kill all the lawyers." Henry VI. Stratford Canada. Handle is classic ear handle design, firmly attached with no cracks. The rim is nice and smooth. The bottom has some minor scuffing along the outer edges where the mug sat on a counter, table or shelf.

Price: 15 USD

Location: Charleston, South Carolina

End Time: 2025-01-30T16:16:40.000Z

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