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Lady Macbeth is without a doubt one of Shakespeare’s most famous characters. She’s right up their with Romeo, Juliet, Hamlet, Othello and King Lear. Outside of his own work, Lady Macbeth is one of the most famous women ever written. Her character bucked traditional female archetypes at the time and she was portrayed as a strong-willed, power-hungry, self-motivated individual. After inciting her husband to murder King Duncan of Scotland, making him the King, she began to unravel. It’s funny how murdering somebody can seem like the answer to all your problems, but then you have to deal with consequences. She’s at her best in when she sleepwalks and recounts the details of her crime. Lady Macbeth ultimately has a rather unceremonious exit from the play and dies offstage, presumably having committed suicide.
Because when you play the game of thrones you either win or you die.
1. Those witches said you ‘gonna be the king
Dress by Balmain, shoes by Dolce & Gabbana
2. Just do it, just kill him, why is this so hard?
Cape by Valentino, dress by Dolce & Gabbana, shoes by Derek Lam
3. Out damned spot!
Dress by Anna Sui, shoes by Dolce & Gabbana
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Phoebe Caulfield is one of the more underappreciated characters in literature. Although Catcher in the Rye focuses on the exploits and development of Holden, much of his character is based on his relationship with his younger sister. In fact, his entire fantasy about catching children “in the rye” is centered around his desire to protect her and childlike innocence in general. Phoebe, when contrasted with her older brother, is far more mature than he and sees him as an idealistic and misguided young adult. Eventually, Holden learns from her judgement of him as he reluctantly grapples with adulthood. They’re both well-born kids of Manhattan, but the strike me as cooler than your average Dalton or Spence student. Phoebe definitely would’ve grown up to run shit, and been more into The Bell Jar than Gossip Girl. In conclusion, the Caulfields dominate.
1. Buffalo plaid is big in this crowd.
Coat by Michael Kors, dress by Chloe, shoes by Derek Lam
2. Holden, you’re crazy, I like you, but you’re crazy.
Coat and skirt by by Altuzarra, shirt by Band of Outsiders, boots by Fendi
3. Hanging out on a cliff, near that rye.
Coat by Billy Reid, shirt by Creatures of the Wind, skirt by Carven, shoes by Altuzarra
WHAT WOULD THE MRS. W’S WEAR?
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of A Wrinkle in Time, me and 49 other web people are taking part in 50 days of 50 blogs. I love books.
If you went to school in the U.S., chances are you’ve read, or at least heard of A Wrinkle in Time. I actually didn’t read this in school because I was in the remedial reading program and this was for “advanced” kids. Advanced my ass, take that, nerds.
WHAT WOULD LUNA LOVEGOOD WEAR?
Everybody knows a Luna Lovegood type, they’re that one quirky friend you have that you sometimes wish would stop talking but at the same time, you never want them to shut up. Well, maybe that’s a little harsh, let’s leave it at your one quirky friend. Of course, when it comes to Harry Potter, there is much more to Luna than meets the eye and she becomes instrumental in bringing down Voldemort. She’s easily one of the most entertaining characters in the story. So give it up for LL.
1. Passing out Quibblers on the train
Dress by Versus, top by Preen, shoes by Carven
2. Look out for the Nargles
Dress by Ashish, jacket by Loewe, shoes by Thakoon
3. Slug Club Christmas Party
Dress by Rodarte, shoes by Mary Katrantzou
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Narcissa Malfoy, Luna Lovegood (previously), Hermione Granger and the Post Index.
