Download - Why study Shakespeare?
William Shakespeare - 1564 - 1616William Shakespeare - 1564 - 1616
Why do we learn and study the works of William Shakespeare,
a 16th Century English playwright and poet?
Apart from a 'requirement' to study Shakespeare, what
positive reasons can you think of to study Shakespeare?
www.englishabc.co.uk 2014
William Shakespeare - 1564 - 1616William Shakespeare - 1564 - 1616
'The ideas, themes and issues of human nature described in his works have a resonance, a connection with the lives led by
people today!'
A possible reason?
Here is a list of ideas, themes and issues that are written about by Shakespeare...?
William Shakespeare - 1564 - 1616William Shakespeare - 1564 - 1616
Common expressions, clichés, were Shakespeare's creations
Compelling characters
Great stories
Highlighting human experience
William Shakespeare - 1564 - 1616William Shakespeare - 1564 - 1616
Common expressions, clichés, were Shakespeare's creations – over 135 examples•A fool’s paradise – an experience of happiness based on false hope - Romeo & Juliet
•All of a sudden - suddenly – The Taming of the Shrew
•A sorry sight – something or someone of an untidy appearance - Macbeth
•Love is blind – The Merchant of Venice, Henry V, and other plays •Lie low – keeping out of sight, hiding – Much Ado About Nothing
•Milk of human kindness – care, compassion for others – Macbeth