In his plays, William Shakespeare often uses a complex style for writing, and occasionally, and it’s totally reasonable to turn to a secondary source for help. When looking for further insight, it is important to take some factors into consideration, such as analysis style and the display of information. “Good Tickle Brain” is a website that offers twenty-first century interpretations of Shakespearean texts, along with other classical writing pieces. One unique aspect of “Good Tickle Brain” (www.goodticklebrain.com) is their concept of using comic strips to explain complex texts. Their idea is uncommon, but offers a new translation style that is interactive and engaging for the given audience. Within each summary given by “Good Tickle Brain,” there is an overall synopsis which is followed by an in-depth analysis of each scene of the given text. “Good Tickle Brain” is a beneficial secondary source because it provides modern-day insight and visual interpretations of Shakespearean texts.
An interesting element of “Good Tickle Brain” is its modern-day interpretation of classical texts. “Good Tickle Brain” does an exceptional job providing vocabulary that is more relatable to the current time period in their Shakespearean analyses. This translation is a great aid in decoding older and classical texts, such as Macbeth by William Shakespeare. In Macbeth, the language can be confusing for a reader, such as the line from Lady Macbeth,
“Come, you spirits
That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here,
And fill me from the crown to the toe top-full
Of direst cruelty!”
(I, v, 40-43)
On “Good Tickle Brain,” this quote is translated to “Oh spirits, unsex me here, because in this patriarchal society it isn’t appropriate for women to plan dastardly murders” (www.goodticklebrain.com). This quote and analysis, like many others, explains how “Good Tickle Brain” uses up-to-date vocabulary to explain Shakespeare, while still keeping enough context to connect it to the original text. Additionally, “Good Tickle Brain” uses humor when appropriate to further engage the audience. Under the translated dialogue on the website, there is another brief summary that helps to concisely explain each scene to all confused by Mr William Shakespeare (you’re not alone). Along with modern-day interpretations, “Good Tickle Brain” offers art to engross the audience.
Another special aspect of “Good Tickle Brain” is its visual translation of Shakespearean texts. Comic strips are not typically associated with classical pieces of literature, but this web site manages to tie the two together in a way that enhances the learning experience and explains the complexity of a writing piece. Certain events in Macbeth become easier to understand when used with a visual aid, such as the murder scene of King Duncan, where the events are described with vivid visual detail. In this scene (II, ii, 16-20), Macbeth and Lady Macbeth exchange words and argue over the fate of the murder weapon, saying,
“MACBETH
I have done the deed. Didst thou not hear a noise?
LADY MACBETH
I heard the owl scream and the crickets cry.
Did not you speak?
MACBETH
When?
LADY MACBETH
Now.
MACBETH
As I descended?”
(©2015 Mya Gosling www.goodticklebrain.com)
“Good Tickle Brain” shares a visual perception of this scene, (along with many others in the text) that is simple, but still manages to convey the necessary information with sketches of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, and the dagger as a point to emphasize their importance, as seen in the comic above. Within each comic strip, different pieces of dialogue are seperated among different boxes, just like a typical comic strip. This rare technique allows the audience to comprehend the text in a different way that may be more helpful than just reading words off the page. Some of you may find visual aids even more effective than plot summaries! These visual aids also allow the audience to interact with the text in a new and profound way.
“Good Tickle Brain” shares a new way of comprehending classical pieces of literature that some may find easier and more in touch with the twenty-first century. It uses popular vocabulary and visual aids to guide the audience in their comprehension of Shakespearean texts. These aids engage the audience and can make the writing easier to comprehend. Shakespeare may not be entirely in-touch with the 21st century, but “Good Tickle Brain” helps to bridge the gap between old-age Shakespearean text and up-to-date concepts. “Good Tickle Brain” is a valuable secondary source that analyzes texts in a rare way that compels many confused readers looking for clarity.
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