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[Facts] Re: Shakespearean Names
Disagree with equating Feste and Faustus . Feste was a clown character, hence "festive" or "festal." This word derives from the same roots as "feast" or special day. In other words, Feste's name equates him with party time!
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Abashedly tossing confetti...You're absolutely right about Feste. My mind must've been roman' off somewhere... :)-- Nanaea
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