This is a reply within a larger thread: view the whole thread

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!
vote up1vote down

Replies

Abashedly tossing confetti...You're absolutely right about Feste. My mind must've been roman' off somewhere... :)-- Nanaea
vote up1vote down