Shakespeare was a great observer, who was able to see into the patterns of human character. Dare anyone say that these insights are irrelevant to living in the real world? For many in an older generation, the Bible and the Collected Shakespeare were the two indispensable books. Leithart's perceptive walk through these plays is written especially for a high-school level course, but older students will benefit as well. The six plays discussed are: Henry V, Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Macbeth, The Taming of the Shrew, and Much Ado About Nothing. Chapters 1. A Christian Approach to Literary Study SECTION I: HISTORY Introduction: History The Mirror of All Christian Kings: Henry V Alas, Thou Has Misconstru'd Everything: Julius Caesar SECTION II: TRAGEDY Introduction: Tragedy The Serpent Now Wears the Crown: Hamlet If It Were Done When 'Tis Done:</optionif it were done when 'tis done:> Macbeth SECTION III: Comedy Introduction: Comedy Till She Stoop She Must Not Be Full-Gorged: The Taming of the Shrew May I Be So Converted and See With These Eyes?: Much Ado About Nothing