It’s important for those studying English literature to study the classics and classic authors such as Shakespeare. Even today, Shakespeare’s work remains relevant and influences many new upcoming writers today. Shakespeare’s works will always be important because they depict a wide variety/range of human emotion accurately, tells what are often relatable and universal stories, and he formed the basis our modern day English language.
For us to understand Shakespeare’s work we must first know more about his background. Not much is known about Shakespeare’s early life, such as his birth. But According to the Folger Shakespeare Library, Shakespeare’s birthday was likely April 23, 1564 because he was baptized on April 26, 1564. His father was a …show more content…
According to the New York Times, characters like Romeo, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, or Lady Macbeth have become cultural phenomena. Instantly recognizable when their names are spoken/given. The modern remakes/reimagining’s of these characters often differ from their Shakespearean original concept: a "Romeo" is a persistent romancer rather than a lover faithful unto death, a "Hamlet" is an indecisive thinker, a "Lady Macbeth," is an ambitious female who will stop at nothing to gain her goals in life, and a Caesar is a man you can trust, an intelligent man, and someone that will go an extra mile. But changes marked by these appropriations tell a revealing story about modern culture and being influenced by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare has scripted many of our ideas about things such as human nature, individuality, gender, age, and leadership. (The New York Times, page 1) Shakespeare has greatly affected our modern culture even though we don’t realize …show more content…
According to Vivian Leocadio we are in a “world where the quality of the art form called "writing" is so often said to be rapidly diminishing” And “a well-rounded education logically must have a strong foundation in both modern and classical literature, the latter of which an in-depth study of Shakespearean works”. Also that “students must be familiar with the early days of English literature in order to comprehend the foundation beneath much of more modern literature’s basis.”(Vivian Leocadio) Not only was Shakespeare so well accomplished, but a majority of his work will endure the test of time Shakespeare’s ability to depict human emotions is simple yet also impactful. Shakespeare’s plays touch on themes such as love, betrayal, vengeance, and friendship. His work set a precedent for many modern forms of storytelling today. “She’s the Man” was inspired and a modern twist on Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”. “Lion King” was heavily influenced by Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”. Shakespeare’s works are timeless classics and will stand the test of time thanks to his ability to create real emotion, create relatable and interesting characters, and inspiring countless
For us to understand Shakespeare’s work we must first know more about his background. Not much is known about Shakespeare’s early life, such as his birth. But According to the Folger Shakespeare Library, Shakespeare’s birthday was likely April 23, 1564 because he was baptized on April 26, 1564. His father was a …show more content…
According to the New York Times, characters like Romeo, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, or Lady Macbeth have become cultural phenomena. Instantly recognizable when their names are spoken/given. The modern remakes/reimagining’s of these characters often differ from their Shakespearean original concept: a "Romeo" is a persistent romancer rather than a lover faithful unto death, a "Hamlet" is an indecisive thinker, a "Lady Macbeth," is an ambitious female who will stop at nothing to gain her goals in life, and a Caesar is a man you can trust, an intelligent man, and someone that will go an extra mile. But changes marked by these appropriations tell a revealing story about modern culture and being influenced by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare has scripted many of our ideas about things such as human nature, individuality, gender, age, and leadership. (The New York Times, page 1) Shakespeare has greatly affected our modern culture even though we don’t realize …show more content…
According to Vivian Leocadio we are in a “world where the quality of the art form called "writing" is so often said to be rapidly diminishing” And “a well-rounded education logically must have a strong foundation in both modern and classical literature, the latter of which an in-depth study of Shakespearean works”. Also that “students must be familiar with the early days of English literature in order to comprehend the foundation beneath much of more modern literature’s basis.”(Vivian Leocadio) Not only was Shakespeare so well accomplished, but a majority of his work will endure the test of time Shakespeare’s ability to depict human emotions is simple yet also impactful. Shakespeare’s plays touch on themes such as love, betrayal, vengeance, and friendship. His work set a precedent for many modern forms of storytelling today. “She’s the Man” was inspired and a modern twist on Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”. “Lion King” was heavily influenced by Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”. Shakespeare’s works are timeless classics and will stand the test of time thanks to his ability to create real emotion, create relatable and interesting characters, and inspiring countless