From Grimm To Shakespeare

I decided to try converting a Grimm Fairytale to a plot in a Shakespeare comedy. I think this could be a really good way to develop the story for the class video project so read about it and see what you think!


here's a link so you can read the original story (don't worry its not super long! )
The Jew Among Thorns by the Grimm Brothers

Characters:

Grimm: Shakespeare version:

Master The Duke of Florence

Servant Valentyne

Beggar Piers the servant

Jew Adriel the Jew

Shakespearized plot: Valentyne A faithful servant is bequeathed a  fortune when his master the Duke of Florence dies. He sets about to Venice find a wife and begin his new life. He runs into a Jew called, Adriel and his servant Piers. Valentyne wins the servant Piers freedom and Adriel’s business in a duel. Adriel buys back his business and later gets revenge by accusing Valentyne of stealing his money. Valentyne is later sentenced to death by hanging. Piers, through other eventually connecting plot-line, returns to Venice and vouches for Valentyne's story. Adriel is cast into prison and Valentyne overtakes his business.

This kind of plot line thrown in with a romance

and the B-line plot of Piers could easily become a Comedy. 

Develop themes and motifs for the story and you've got a Shakespeare play.