No look at Shakespeare would be complete without a look at the two monarchs whose reigns overlapped his life. First up is Good Queen Bess herself:
Don’t mess with the Bess.
Stick Figure Iconography: Shakespeare
It’s Shakespeare’s birthday! To celebrate, here’s a look at Shakespeare’s iconography.
If that’s not enough to satiate your Shakespeare Birthday cravings, check out these other celebratory comics!
Shakespeare Month 2018
Stick Figure Iconography: Portia
Stick Figure Iconography: Coriolanus
Close your eyes…
Imagine Coriolanus…
…is he covered in blood?
GOOD. We’re on the same page.
BLOOD
Stick Figure Iconography: Isabella
Sometimes it’s very easy to decide how to visually depict a Shakespearean character. Case in point: Isabella from Measure for Measure.
SHE A SAD NUN.
Stick Figure Iconography: Jaques
All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women can be depicted using standardized character costumes and props. Heeeeeeeres Jaques from As You Like It!
Can also be bald. Glasses and/or cigarette optional.
Stick Figure Iconography: Helena
In today’s installment of Shakespearean Stick Figure Iconography, we take a look at the key identifying features of Helena (the one from All’s Well That Ends Well, not A Midsummer Night’s Dream.)
There are a lot of plot-significant rings in Shakespeare’s plays, but Helena’s is one of the best.
Stick Figure Iconography: Richard III
Time for some more Shakespearean Stick Figure Iconography comics! Let’s start with one of the MOST iconic Shakespearean characters out there…
Not pictured: Strawberries, crutches, ill-gotten crown, dead nephews, etc.