Julius Caesar 1.1 Wordplay: “awl” and “mettle”

The transcript explores a clever pun involving the words 'all' and 'awl', used by a cobbler who makes a living with the tool. It delves into the historical context of guilds in medieval England, where trades were regulated. The cobbler's statement about not meddling in tradesmen's or women's matters is analyzed for its humorous double meanings, with 'meddle' and 'women's matters' having slang connotations in Shakespeare's time.

What was the role of Guilds in medieval England regarding trades?

Explain the double meaning of the term 'to meddle' in the context of the cobbler's speech.