2007-01-29 08:55:20 · 7 answers · asked by xxshoppingqueen91xx 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Because his stories remain relevant to our times. The poetry is and humor makes it interesting, and it shows us that things haven't changed all that much.
2007-01-29 09:05:21 · answer #1 · answered by LPnerd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Shakespeare is the foundation of the literature you read today. There are also so many Shakespearean phrases in main stream culture that it makes it quite intriguing when you read the source and realize that's where the common sayings come from. Shakespeare doesn't have to be dull and boring. He was very risque and sarcastic for his time. Have you seen the newest version of Romeo and Juliet? Did you think about how applicable that portrayal of the classic is to modern life? I used to think Shakespeare was antiquarian; but now I stand in awe of his genious.
2007-01-29 11:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by Sue T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you have given Shakespeare a try, you'll see. The more you put into understanding his work, the more you love it. Everyone who samples a taste of his work joins the rest of the world in loving it. There are connections to every conceivable facet of literature, language, movies, art and music that you will understand only when you read Shakespeare. To read Shakespeare is to undergo a rite of passage. Do not commit yourself to joining the thundering hordes who never seek to comprehend greatness.
2007-01-29 16:31:14 · answer #3 · answered by Konswayla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The plays have good examples of literary techniques, such as:
Writing in vernacular, writing in meter, using symbols and imagery, and other stuff that I can't think of. :(
Also, since the plays are still being preformed and also being made into movies today, classes can get to watch Shakespeare being performed without having to go to greath lengths.
2007-01-29 09:05:56 · answer #4 · answered by wax 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you read them -- they are awesome.
I'd guess Taming of the Shrew is not one of them being taught -- way to naughty.
He explored the great themes, skewered the royalty and created the great plot lines.
Romeo and Juliet to West Side Story
Twelfth Night to She's the Man
His stuff is being re-used by modern writers every day.
2007-01-29 14:04:10 · answer #5 · answered by wrathofkublakhan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a classic and famous play that allows the reader to see how the English language used to be.
2007-01-29 09:02:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simply because Shakespeare was and is one of the greatest authors of European writing.
You are welcome
2007-01-29 09:12:43 · answer #7 · answered by saehli 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋