
I was surprised how easily and pleasantly this first act read, and, on rereading, I find it thoroughly charming and clever. The Bastard has stolen act one, with continuous wit.
“Well sir, by this you cannot get my land:
Your tale must be how he employed my mother.”
WWMPD - that is what would Monty Python Do - with this. What do you think?
King John Act 1: #Shakespearereadalong