Why do we still read Shakespeare's work at school?

Question

this is for a school project and i really need help. Why do we still study Shakespeare today and why is it important that we do?

Answer 1

The issues are timeless: jealousy, naked ambition, greed, senility, mistrust, love, adoration, mistaken identity

Answer 2

I am so sorry that you have not yet discovered this for yourself. Shakespeare' collection of works is among the most marvelous writings in the world. He wrote about human relationships in so many forms as well as human failings. His stories ranged from being quite a bit salacious to downright dark and provocative. His work is absolutely wonderful. I adore the interpretatons of his plays - so fun to sit around and notice if others in the audience get it as to when they should laugh, or clap , or be sad, The works are marvelous and can tech you so much about human nature both the positive and negative . William was always and still is one my absolute favorites in english literature.

it can show you so many ideas of how human nature works and can be done in such a tongue-in-cheek manner. Then there are the dark, murderous sides of people and the liars and the lovers. It is just too marvelous. I love Shakespeare. Just look into it, there is so much there to learn hidden in those woven layers. Very delightful, and smart, and cunning, and entertaining, and sad and heartbreaking all at the same time. It will so enrich our life and understanding of life if you "get it". Enjoy!

Answer 3

Because Mr. Shakespear want's you to learn one thing fro all his writings and all his thoughts ideas in the dark= " that the whole world is a stage, and all the men and woman meerley players" all the masters learned from him= it's not just for the study, it's also for the stage of love==" I wish i were but a glove upon your hand, that i might touch your cheek" We say a little differant now, kinna like, was up? Or, so how you doing? If not just for the quotes of shakespeare====

Answer 4

Because its' full of cliche's- just kidding. He is still considered by many to be the greatest writer of all time in English if not any language: huge number of well defined characters,plots, very popular as well as profound, he understood women, and all types of men. He wrote some of the greatest sonnets, etc and is very entertaining as well- you just have to read those darn footnotes. I prefer to see the plays performed. I'm no intellectual but it really is great stuff. It also gives you a taste of how much our language changes over 400 odd years. Try Chaucer and then Beowolf (never did that one). I know its' a bit like asking a Scottsman for directions but hang in there.

Answer 5

Well, first because he is an ultimate legend dude!! He was the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Emphasis on the greates writer in the English language. He wrote a lot of poems and plays. As in, a lot!! Well, the school wants us to learn more about him and his works. Where in the world can you find a person who could write a lot of poems and plays(that should be awesome) like william shakespeare? Face it, his a legend.

Answer 6

you mean, "why do we bother?" haha



layman's philosophy with language is "get to the point" like, when you're speaking. people are so exposed to spoken media that they don't have time to analyze the way things are written. they just want to get to the point.



in writing as an ART, it's not just WHAT you say, it's HOW you say it. because we didn't have TVs and radios to entertain us 500 years ago. no cars either. so we had a lot of time to do ****.



that's why ppl enjoy Shakespeare. he chooses his words carefully and arranges them in an order that's interesting. things like that. he's not just telling a story, not that his stories are bad. but you can look at Harry Potter for a good story too, right?



so it's hard to understand him, but if you take the time to appreciate it, it's some of the best writing out there. that's the point of English class. not to learn grammar, but to appreciate artful expression.

Answer 7

Because he was a good writer!

I can still quote from Romeo and Juliet!

He was a very important man and really shaped and influenced a large segment of society; his works are as viable today as they were then -- just change the words a little! lol

For me, it's like looking through a portal back in time.

Answer 8

the yank training device is in reality failing. it is quite terrible. yet sure. We examine all Shakespeare's artwork in the time of our education. I heard a quote as quickly as.. mutually as the British have greater expertise of Shakespeare, individuals have greater enthusiasm for Shakespeare.

Answer 9

Because it is a time in history that we all need to remember. Shakepere was one of the best writers of that time well he was the best and it's good to remember what he did and how he changed alot about the theatre and writing industry. Also alot of shakesperes writing can relate to us today e.g. Romeo and Juliet are a young couple who fall masly i love, alot of young teenagers can relate to that

we do it so we can remember shakesperes work and learn about history in english lit

Answer 10

Because Shakespeare is the God of everything literature related.



It helps people understand situations from the Elizabethan age, and you can compare it to today's standards.

Answer 11

Shakespeare wrote some of the most amazing and well-constructed poems, plays, thoughts and truisms in the history of literature. We all do well to read his writngs.

Answer 12

He's the best artistic romatic writer. His usage of words and metaphors may be in old english, but it still contains alot of skill and talent that hasn't all be discovered yet. Though, honestly I don't even understand what he's saying most of the time.

Answer 13

Because there are many allusions to Shakespeares work in other stories and poems

Answer 14

Shakespeare was a God. He was a brilliant writer of plays who brought Broadway to life practicly. Do you know how much he changed the world around him with his plays? He made paper become reality! He was a genius.



He helped women become Actresses, instead of just men being in plays. He entertained.

Answer 15

His work is classified to as primitive of the genre and the language is different of that apparent in any novels of todays era. It is also tradition and has been for many years.

Answer 16

i think because it's history, but from a very different and important perspective. Also, I think that the poetry is part of the curriculum. I hope that helps!

Answer 17

his plays have shaped how we view the world today and we can draw from the characters/themes

they have influenced other pieces of work/artforms

some views and values are relevant in today's society

etc.

Answer 18

So that you have a small comprehension and hopefully appreciation for English literature.

Answer 19

I think its because society wants his artistic expertise to rub off on us, so that we may be able to attempt to replicate his works, only mold it to be our own. Or maybe it was just good stuff.

Answer 20

older works are always valuable. the people in the past really started what we have today. think about it.

Answer 21

because shakespeare was a literary GENIUS!

Answer 22

shakespeare is the foundation to all poetry.

Answer 23

So you know what not to do when you grow up. (refering to Macbeth)

Answer 24

becausith is important for our everyday writingith

Answer 25

Because your teacher read it, because his/her teacher read it, because her/his teacher read it.

Answer 26

Because ' TO BE OR NOT TO BE IS THE ANSWER TO ALL QUESTIONS'.....

Answer 27

idk, educational stuff or something!