Act II

28/10/2014 45 min
Act II

Episode Synopsis

Despite its optimistic title, Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well has often been considered a "problem play." Ostensibly a comedy, the play also has fairy tale elements, as it focuses on Helena, a virtuous orphan, who loves Bertram, the haughty son of her protectress, the Countess of Rousillon. When Bertram, desperate for adventure, leaves Rousillon to serve in the King's army, Helena pursues him. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

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Act I 28/10/2014
Act III 28/10/2014
Act IV 28/10/2014
Act V 28/10/2014