In the front of the room, students scramble to sign up for certain characters. Towards the middle, hardback copies of Romeo and Juliet are being flipped through to find specific scenes. All around, an excited chatter fills the air as groups of students discuss yesterday’s reading. Without Shakespeare in the curriculum, students would never get this kind of experience. They would be exposed to Shakespeare much later- if at all. Since Shakespeare’s works are valuable because his works develop students’ mindsets, schools should keep them in the curriculum.
At the root of Shakespeare’s works is truth. For instance, the Merchant of Venice “deals with race. It deals with discrimination. It deals with gambling, debt, and cutting people” (Rose 389), but, like all of Shakespeare’s plays, still tells “the truth, boiled down to their essences” (Petri 374). By exposing high schoolers to …show more content…
On the contrary, with teachers that understand Shakespearean difficulties, along with other assistance, such as No Fear Shakespeare, students have the capability to comprehend the old English. If they were left to their own devices, and able to pick when- if ever- they wanted to read Shakespeare’s works, students may never be exposed to what is considered a timeless classic. It’s similar to how I never liked vegetables, but being forced to eat them, I would eventually come to the realization that they are healthy for me. If students read Shakespeare as a part of the curriculum, it would benefit them in the long run. Though Shakespeare can be laborious to struggle through, with a teacher to ease the burden, students will find accomplishment, and see the truth in his works. Hard work pays
At the root of Shakespeare’s works is truth. For instance, the Merchant of Venice “deals with race. It deals with discrimination. It deals with gambling, debt, and cutting people” (Rose 389), but, like all of Shakespeare’s plays, still tells “the truth, boiled down to their essences” (Petri 374). By exposing high schoolers to …show more content…
On the contrary, with teachers that understand Shakespearean difficulties, along with other assistance, such as No Fear Shakespeare, students have the capability to comprehend the old English. If they were left to their own devices, and able to pick when- if ever- they wanted to read Shakespeare’s works, students may never be exposed to what is considered a timeless classic. It’s similar to how I never liked vegetables, but being forced to eat them, I would eventually come to the realization that they are healthy for me. If students read Shakespeare as a part of the curriculum, it would benefit them in the long run. Though Shakespeare can be laborious to struggle through, with a teacher to ease the burden, students will find accomplishment, and see the truth in his works. Hard work pays