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It is a common aspect of Shakespearean comedies that misfortune befalls someone we don't particularly admire. (See, for example, Twelfth Night) In this play, it is Falstaff, who ends up beaten, dumped in the river, pinched and generally laughed at as a result of his arrogant project to bilk Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page out of their money by making love to them.
Likewise Mr. Ford gets his come-uppance after wrongfully suspecting his wife. Suspicious husbands are almost always wrong in Shakespeare, although the results are not always so comic.
The plot where an arranged marriage is foiled is a common element in Shakespeare's comedies, such as Midsummer Night's Dream.
Many of the minor characters are designed for laughs, especially the idiotic wooer Shallow, who seems to have less than no idea what is going on. The characters Sir Hugh and Doctor Caius have funny accents, Welsh and French respectively.
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When was Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor created?
Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor was created in 1953.
What are the names of the wives in The Merry Wives of Windsor?
Mistress Page and Mistress Ford.
What Shakespeare play does I cannot tell what the dickens his name is?
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Which Shakespeare play does 'A laughing stock' come from?
I think its in the merry wives of windsor
Did shakespeare perform a play called the marys wives of winser?
He WROTE a play called The Merry Wives of Windsor.
When was Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor?
Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor was created in 1953.
When was Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor created?
Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor was created in 1953.
What is the duration of Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor?
The duration of Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor is 540.0 seconds.
What are the ratings and certificates for The Merry Wives of Windsor - 2011?
The Merry Wives of Windsor - 2011 is rated/received certificates of: UK:Approved
What are the release dates for The Merry Wives of Windsor - 1910?
The Merry Wives of Windsor - 1910 was released on: USA: 24 November 1910
Which Shakespeare play had this quote in it I cannot tell what the dickens his name is?
Mrs. Page says it in The Merry Wives of Windsor.
What actors and actresses appeared in Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor - 1953?
The cast of Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor - 1953 includes: Johnny Green as Himself - Conductor
What are the names of the wives in The Merry Wives of Windsor?
Mistress Page and Mistress Ford.
In The Merry Wives of Windsor who hides in a laundry basket?
Falstaff
What are the release dates for The Merry Wives of Windsor - 1980 TV?
The Merry Wives of Windsor - 1980 TV was released on: UK: 1980 (video premiere) USA: 1980 (video premiere)
What actors and actresses appeared in The Merry Wives of Windsor - 1910?
The cast of The Merry Wives of Windsor - 1910 includes: Margarita Fischer as Mrs. Page Kathlyn Williams as Mrs. Ford
What are the ratings and certificates for Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor - 1953?
Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor - 1953 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Passed (National Board of Review) USA:TV-G (TV rating)
