People think reading Shakespeare is a waste of time, and requires too much effort. These people say it's too difficult to understand. However, Michael Mack writes an argumentative article on why people should read Shakespeare. Mack formulates an effective argument that convinces readers to read Shakespeare through his use of rhetoric devices, and counterclaims.
For example, a technique that Mack uses to advance his argument is his use of rhetoric devices. On line 9 of "Why Read Shakespeare"?, Mack says "Let me try to explain by comparing Shakespeare to music". Mack compares Shakespeare to music, saying how it's like when you hear a certain type of music for the first time, but you don't like it. However, if you give it a chance, it grows on you. Mack uses this analogy to help him explain to his audience to give Shakespeare a chance. On lines 106-108, Mack says "Shakespeare offers a world of vicarious experience-a virtual reality, a sort of flight simulator-that gives you a great advantage when it comes time to venture out into the world." Mack uses a …show more content…
For example, on lines 90-91 Mack says "Either you don't understand the true nature of Macbeth's ambition, or you don't know yourself." Mack is using the "Either Or" fallacy to explain how Shakespeare's works are a fairly complex interplay of life and literature. Mack then goes on to say how this is a sort of proving ground for finding beauty, and meaning in life. More fallacies like these could have been used by Mack to help engage the audience into reading Shakespeare.
All in all, Mack formulates an effective argument that convinces readers to read Shakespeare through his use of rhetoric devices, and counterclaims. By using these techniques, Mack proves to readers that reading Shakespeare is a key part in helping them navigate through the real world. Reading Shakespeare will help them better understand the real world, and
For example, a technique that Mack uses to advance his argument is his use of rhetoric devices. On line 9 of "Why Read Shakespeare"?, Mack says "Let me try to explain by comparing Shakespeare to music". Mack compares Shakespeare to music, saying how it's like when you hear a certain type of music for the first time, but you don't like it. However, if you give it a chance, it grows on you. Mack uses this analogy to help him explain to his audience to give Shakespeare a chance. On lines 106-108, Mack says "Shakespeare offers a world of vicarious experience-a virtual reality, a sort of flight simulator-that gives you a great advantage when it comes time to venture out into the world." Mack uses a …show more content…
For example, on lines 90-91 Mack says "Either you don't understand the true nature of Macbeth's ambition, or you don't know yourself." Mack is using the "Either Or" fallacy to explain how Shakespeare's works are a fairly complex interplay of life and literature. Mack then goes on to say how this is a sort of proving ground for finding beauty, and meaning in life. More fallacies like these could have been used by Mack to help engage the audience into reading Shakespeare.
All in all, Mack formulates an effective argument that convinces readers to read Shakespeare through his use of rhetoric devices, and counterclaims. By using these techniques, Mack proves to readers that reading Shakespeare is a key part in helping them navigate through the real world. Reading Shakespeare will help them better understand the real world, and