Science: Known as both writer and poet, Shakespeare not only influenced the ways of Literature, but also the ways of Science. In his writings we can see the Science and logic behind his words, which is to be expected for he did live during the First Stage of the Scientific Revolution. There is a book called The Science of Shakespeare by Dan Falk, that explains how much he was connected to the world and its new discoveries. In it Falk discusses how Shakespeare “observed human nature just as intently as the astronomers who studied the night sky” (Falk 1). Also how he used science in figuring out how to best perform his plays. One will come to realize that Shakespeare did have a hand in the transformation of the world from medieval to modern.
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One example is Macbeth, when Macbeth himself is going through a psychological breakdown after having planned the murder of King Duncan. Shakespeare leads us through the thought process of Macbeth, and how unnerving it would be to kill someone because of a prophecy. He shows that a normal man does not in fact, take all that he does in stride, but does fall and contemplate upon what he has done. That it is not always a sudden realization, but after time that a man becomes hardened and unfeeling. When Macbeth recites his well known monologue of “Is this a dagger I see before me...” there is a connection between him and the audience (Macbeth II.i.33). A strong link between both the character and the listeners, that is both undefined and definite. It is the bridge of ethics, emotions, and logic; known as the three pillars of rhetoric, ethos, pathos, and logos. These three pillars is what connects people to each other and what creates societies. For everyone has these thoughts and feelings, and what Shakespeare shows and proves is that the best way to relate with all people, is to take people as they really are, and not as they should be.
Sociology is similar to phycology, except it is the study of a society, social institutions, and social relationships, instead of an individual. (Sociology 1.) This was also studied by Shakespeare who incorporated and had all of his works revolve around a society and her people. An example of this …show more content…
It was speculated that the majority of the answers would be Romeo or Juliet, from the play Romeo and Juliet, which was so. For who doesn’t know of the two lovers, separated forever by a never ending family feud, a what highschooler doesn’t find it intriguing to see what “highschool drama” was like in the 16th century. The surprise though, was the number of specific characters chosen, that many people if they do not read Shakespeare often, overlook. Is this because of school requirements for students to read this writer’s plays? This is most likely to be the reason, or it could be a movie or play seen by the youth that helps them learn the stories and
One example is Macbeth, when Macbeth himself is going through a psychological breakdown after having planned the murder of King Duncan. Shakespeare leads us through the thought process of Macbeth, and how unnerving it would be to kill someone because of a prophecy. He shows that a normal man does not in fact, take all that he does in stride, but does fall and contemplate upon what he has done. That it is not always a sudden realization, but after time that a man becomes hardened and unfeeling. When Macbeth recites his well known monologue of “Is this a dagger I see before me...” there is a connection between him and the audience (Macbeth II.i.33). A strong link between both the character and the listeners, that is both undefined and definite. It is the bridge of ethics, emotions, and logic; known as the three pillars of rhetoric, ethos, pathos, and logos. These three pillars is what connects people to each other and what creates societies. For everyone has these thoughts and feelings, and what Shakespeare shows and proves is that the best way to relate with all people, is to take people as they really are, and not as they should be.
Sociology is similar to phycology, except it is the study of a society, social institutions, and social relationships, instead of an individual. (Sociology 1.) This was also studied by Shakespeare who incorporated and had all of his works revolve around a society and her people. An example of this …show more content…
It was speculated that the majority of the answers would be Romeo or Juliet, from the play Romeo and Juliet, which was so. For who doesn’t know of the two lovers, separated forever by a never ending family feud, a what highschooler doesn’t find it intriguing to see what “highschool drama” was like in the 16th century. The surprise though, was the number of specific characters chosen, that many people if they do not read Shakespeare often, overlook. Is this because of school requirements for students to read this writer’s plays? This is most likely to be the reason, or it could be a movie or play seen by the youth that helps them learn the stories and