Ritmul contrastelor în „Cum vă place” de William Shakespeare

Abstract

The Rhythm of Contrasts in "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare
Peter Brook noted that much of the spirit in a successful production of "As You Like It" „comes from the juxtaposing of scenes written in different keys”. This juxtaposition can be interpreted metaphorically as a dance, in which each change in tone, rhythm, and energy contributes to the overall dynamics of the play. The movement of the characters in space and time is fundamental to the unfolding of the action and the exploration of central themes. The change of space and the flow of time provide the characters with the opportunity to reinvent themselves, heal, and achieve a harmonious and celebratory ending characteristic of Shakespearean comedies. In this play, Shakespeare also explores identity, with masks serving as a symbol of transformation, ambiguity, and self-discovery. And the central question is: How does illusion interact with reality? Is identi-ty a fixed point or a fluid chain of ideas? In this paper, we will try to explore the play "As You Like It" from the perspective of a theatrical choreography of emotions, ideas, and relationships, in which the „dance of personalities” creates a vibrant performance, in which each character contributes with their own „rhythm” to the overall harmony.