What if the statue didn't come to life? In our Shakespeare class the other day, Dr. Burton was discussing some points regarding the analysis of live productions of Shakespeare plays. We have been reading
The Winter's Tale, and in reference to the final scene, Dr. Burton said that even though he has read the play and knows the end, when he watches live performances, he finds himself anticipating the moment that Hermione is "resurrected" and her statue comes to life and wonders, "Is she really going to come alive?" Well, what if she didn't?
