Anger in Shakespeare: Cressida

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Condemned for surviving. Blamed for what men made of her. This week, we turn to Cressida, a young woman weaponized in a war of male pride, punished for loving, then punished again for living. We’ll dive into: • How misogyny creates “faithless women” and then condemns them • Her impossible position: desire vs. duty vs. survival • The rage hidden under her wit, fear, and self-defense • What her voice might say if she could name her own story You’ll work through one of Cressida’s most revealing speeches, exposing the fury coded into her vulnerability. Then you’ll craft a creative response: a monologue that imagines her reclaiming the narrative Shakespeare denied her. Tea ritual + grounding Creative exploration + guided performance Supportive community + courage to speak fire All levels welcome. No Shakespeare or acting experience required. Come light a candle, breathe deep, and let her speak what she was never allowed to say.