The Deddington & District History Society

JOINT MEETING WITH THE FRIENDS OF DEDDINGTON CASTLE GROUNDS
Dr. Beatrice Groves: Shakespeare’s flower symbolism
There are almost 200 individually named plants in Shakespeare’s plays and in most of these
examples each specific plant adds depth and texture to the character-building or meaning of a
scene. This talk will explore some of the religious and cultural meanings of these blooms in his
plays.