http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/hypocritical-society Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:24:19 -0400 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:24:19 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/133/a-second-look-at-don-john-shakespeares-most-passive-villain By Natasha L. Richter - The audience relates to such an honest character, a person who so clearly admits that he can be no one but himself.  Don John seems to accept himself, even if his position as an outsider does cause him pain.  Conrad voices his acknowledgement of Don John’s true nature; however, out of concern, he warns him not to take actions which will disturb his recent acceptance by Don Pedro.  In response, Don John honestly replies that he “had rather be a canker in a hedge than a rose in his grace” and that any ill behavior stems from the fact that “it better fits my... Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:08 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/133/a-second-look-at-don-john-shakespeares-most-passive-villain