I need more facts on why we study Shakespeare in school.
2006-12-08 12:43:36 · 13 answers · asked by Valerie W 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
I'm doing an essay on this topic. I'm stuck on what else to wright. I was hoping someone might have more facts on this topic. Thanks!
2006-12-08 12:45:45 · update #1
please put positive reasons as to why we study him.
2006-12-08 13:06:46 · update #2
To understand that although times have changed, people and the situations that they get themselves in to have not.
To understand the human condition, emotions, relationships.
To learn story telling, writing plays, the meaning of good drama, acting, timing.
2006-12-08 12:48:27 · answer #1 · answered by Marj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I need more facts on why we study Shakespeare in school.
2015-08-16 14:43:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean study Shakespeare as actors, or as literature students?
His plays are the highest expression of dramatic art in the English language. Beautiful poetry, universal themes, vibrant characters...they're great, even if you're just reading them for pleasure.
As acting texts, they're essential for the development of any would-be performer. Simply put, they require MORE of an actor than any other texts. Shakespeare taxes an actor's physical, vocal, and imaginative skills like no other writer. If an actor can master the fundamental performance skills required to play these texts effectively, he/she will find that any other writer is well within his/her scope.
2006-12-09 04:14:58 · answer #4 · answered by shkspr 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because the issues addressed really are still applicable to our society today. Betrayal, love, jeaolousy, corrupt government, etc. Also, because Shakespeare is regarded highly, it makes you more well-rounded in social situations. We have lots and lots of linguistic references that come from Shakespeare, so it's just good to know. People will think you are smart. lol
2006-12-08 12:51:50 · answer #5 · answered by danika1066 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Shakespeare is great. Period. Consider reading Harold Bloom's book on his work.
2006-12-08 15:10:09 · answer #6 · answered by NietzcheanCowboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
truth is its a waste of time pure and simple . the reason you study shakespeare is so that one day at some snob party if some other snob comments on shakespeare you will be able to respond with a equally snobby quote from his books.
there are plenty of other writtters of modern day that teach the same leason in there books but do so with out the freaking snob
nonsence.
2006-12-08 12:49:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
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I can think of absolutely no reason why one shouldn't read his work. The plots and themes are still relevant to today's society and one should at least be familiar with his work to be considered culturally literate.
2016-04-09 21:00:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
shakespere pretty much wrote the common english language. Ever heard of Elbow room? He made that. Just ask your teacher how many playes he wrote. My fav play is Mid nightsummer dream
2006-12-08 12:47:44 · answer #9 · answered by YaYa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my $.02. To consider the thoughts and feeling of people that lived long ago in a different culture, you can learn a lot about what parts of human nature never change, and what parts of human nature might be cultural.
2006-12-08 12:48:24 · answer #10 · answered by RogerDodger 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋