who else thinks shakespear is no good?

Question

i think his stories are really ridiculous and the supposed comedy in his plays are like childrens jokes or things you might here in a really bad sitcom don't you agree

hahahaha silver you are correct i spell like a second grader

Answer 1

If you really think about it, all art is contrived, and all jokes can seem banal if you hear them enough. So why don't we just give up on reading, listening to music, watching films and tv altogether?

We don't give up on these things because, in spite of contrivances and banalities, we see that some art has other values. In Shakespeare's case, I doubt most readers can even get all of the jokes embedded in his plays without some serious study of Shakespeare's time period, culture, and special use of language.

In other words, if you only see contrivance and banality in Shakespeare, you haven't really read and studied him. Perhaps you need to ask yourself this question: "Have I, with my minimal experience and education, been able to decipher and comprehend all of the subtleties and secrets of a writer whose experience and education far exceeds mine?"

The answer should be "no," and that means you should try to dig more deeply if you want to know Shakespeare better.

But hey, if you don't: it's your mind! Fill it with corporate sitcoms and bad spelling, and enjoy !

Answer 2

I find it difficult to read Shakespeare, because I often have no idea what the characters are saying. But stick it on stage and I'm right there with it. The fact that actors can still bring the words to life is a testament to their timelessness. The plots may be formulaic, but it's the dialogue that rocks. I'll get down off my cloud now.

Answer 3

NOT ME!

I didn't used to appreciate Shakespeare either, but I've learned to love him. I read his plays and watch movie adaptations for fun.

You have to understand he was the sitcom writer of his day. Shakespeare wrote entertainment for the masses, not elitist poetry. His plots are all borrowed and some of the jokes don't translate well to the 21st Century - but his understanding of human behavior is timeless.

As is his poetry. I get a thrill when I hear: "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother..." or "What light through yonder window breaks? It is the East, and Juliet is the sun!"

Answer 4

Which plays are ridiculous? You don't know his plays.

Do you know who Shakespeare's audience was? People. The common people. The same people who would have been watching sitcoms and soaps (if they'd been around.)

What your initial statement means is that you are too ADHD to actually park yourself in a theater seat and watch a play with your whole heart. It also illustrates that you're narrowminded, prejudgmental and your grammar is non-existent. Subsequently, why should anyone care about your opinion?

Answer 5

Lots of semi-literate people don't care for Shakespeare because, well, you've got to be able to spell and construct a good sentence at the very least in order to get it.

I'll bet you think The Da Vinci Code is great literature too, eh?

Answer 6

(*laughter*) No. If you discount Shakespeare then you discount some of the most fundamental themes in modern literature and the cinema. The star-crossed lovers in "Romeo and Juliet" being one of the most recurring literary themes there is.

Let me guess, you can't see the amusement in "A Midsummer Night's Dream", but you'll laugh at the moronic antics in something like "Dumb and Dumber", right? or any of the other sophomoric fare that's considered comedy today.

There's not much anyone can say to you if you don't get the suffering of Hamlet, or the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, or the betrayal felt by Othello. (*shrug*) Your loss.

Answer 7

Well keep in mind he wrote a long time ago and tastes change over the years. For example just think how different popular culture is now compared to 20 years ago or 30 years ago and then multiply that by 20 or so. Some of it may seem dated yet some of the themes are timeless.

600 years from now they will be laughing that strangers actually corresponded over Yahoo Answers.

Answer 8

I see, then how come I find your opinion so unopinionated?

Well, you are entitled to your opinion, however, choose whom you'd criticize as not good. As compared to most of slaptick movies these days, Shakepeare's comedies are all original. I won't tell you what I know about him. Just remember this: HE WHO DOES NOT APPRECIATE ART DOES NOT KNOW HIMSELF.

Are you artistic? If yes, how come you can't see beyond things? You won't understand Shakespeare's works because you refuse to. That's how I see you as a person. No offense meant.

If you're not artistic, well.........

Answer 9

no but your comment is pretty ridiculous too and is a bit like a childs joke or a comment in a really bad sitcom ...just to paraphrase what you said

Answer 10

I'm sorry, I don't agree. I love Shakespeare! I love his prose and poems - I think they're beautifully written. But everyone is entitled to their opinion.