So few actually have the skills to comprehend the language and meaning, why even bother teaching it to them?
2007-03-15 03:55:32 · 7 answers · asked by The Misanthrope 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Shakespeare is the greatest writer in the English-speaking world. Also, his effect on the English language has been tremendous! Did you know that many words we now take for granted didn't even exist before Shakespeare created them and used them? Also, Shakespeare's influence on literature is enormous. Many works of literature have been inspired by him.
2007-03-15 04:27:17 · answer #1 · answered by tangerine 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I disagree. Many students have the skills to comprehend the language and meaning with some guidance from their teachers. Yes, it may be challenging, which is exactly why Shakespeare is taught in school - to make students think about what they are reading and improve their critical reading skills. Additionally, most of my students like the Shakespearean plays we read in class. He wrote good stories that have stood the test of time. For example, consider how many versions of Romeo and Juliet have been written since his. You just have to go in with an open mind.
2007-03-15 04:16:23 · answer #2 · answered by adelinia 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Kids don't understand normal speaking or writing English until they are exposed to it and taught it by parents and teachers, and it is the same for the language of Shakespeare. Shakespeare is a big part of our culture, even though we aren't English, and aspects of that time period can be taught through his words. How many movie remakes of Romeo and Juliet have their been? The stories are timeless, and we can examine ourselves sociologically as well-- for example: upper class vs. lower class in A Midsummer Night's Dream, men vs. women The Taming of the Shrew (which was made into the modern movie of 10 Things I Hate About You, by the way), etc, etc.
2007-03-15 04:58:03 · answer #3 · answered by 81 Joe 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That's like saying Algebra is difficult so why teach it? Shakespeare gives students a frame of reference for many innuendos and analogies discussed in culture. You here references to Shakespeare all the time on television, movies, books, etc. A person who doesn't get it is considered "uneducated and uncultured". We do have a responsibility to expose students to challenging material. Besides Shakespeare has sex, murder, political intrigue and all sorts of other things that "modern" students find interesting. It is good that they get to discuss different opinions and hear such eloquent language. It's hard to read but beautiful to listen to. The challenge is good for them and teaches them that there is more to their brains than what Nickelodeon and MTV has to provide.
2007-03-15 08:02:48 · answer #4 · answered by psycho-cook 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's what teachers are for, dude. A competent teacher should be able to easily make Shakespeare relevant to modern day kids. Plays like "Romeo and Juliet" are rife with sexual innuendos. Students just need someone to guide them through it, and they'll soon be able to pick up on the themes Shakespeare so eloquently lays out.
2007-03-15 14:04:36 · answer #5 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so as that idiots can get a diploma. All that crap they coach like symbolism, which potential, etc. is all subjective, and relies on your individual address something. For me, the Tortoise and the Hare did no longer advise, "sluggish and secure wins the race", it meant "do no longer slack off once you're approximately to win". i've got in no way seen the element in coaching something that can not relatively be measured.
2016-11-25 21:41:18 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To learn or not to learn...that is the question. Whether tis nobler to open minds to that which they do not understand, or to leave them closed to the possibilities. Ah...there is the rub!
2007-03-15 04:09:51 · answer #7 · answered by me2u 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋