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Hey Julia,

I admire your succinct ability to encapsulate the entirety of Shakespeare’s play!  You have constructed your blog to demonstrate all of Shakespeare’s themes of forgiveness and reconciliation despite the darkness of vengeance lurking within society.

I believe that the saying, “The rarer action is/ In virtue than in vengeance’.” is still prominently needed today within society. This is eloquently demonstrated through the line;

“This time and effort could be better spent with a greater outcome, if the energy were used for the good. To hate one’s enemies is to waste one’s resources.”

I strongly agree with what you have said, inside and outside the Shakespearian context, it is essential to value an individuals time and good energy instead of hating and misbehaving. A very clear message that more people need to listen too!

You have accurately explained the meaning and context behind Shakespeare’s famous quote on the nature of humanity, well done!