Why Shakespeare Still Matters | Shakespeare's Influence

Over 400 years later, Shakespeare is still being read in many classrooms. Is his work really worth the hype? Let’s talk about why Shakespeare's poetry is still relevant, as well as an easier approach to understanding his language.

[Argonaut]

The way to really appreciate Shakespeare is to watch a first class theatrical production, especially live. This past fall we went to a production of King Lear at the Stratford Festival in Ontario. It was a weekday matinee and we were at first dismayed to discover that half the audience comprised young teenagers -about 500 of them. We expected a lot of distracted talking and texting and, basically, a a group of sullen, bored adolescents who wished they were anywhere else. It was so gratifying to witness the most rapt audience I've seen in long time, culminating in a long standing ovation.

[ldnvejk]

anyone watch it for school assignment?

[mohamedabdelazez]

a very huge shoutout to the motion graphic team 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[bzzftjj]

How were Shakespeare’s words meant to be used?

They weren’t meant to be read silently, they were meant to be spoken.


Write three phrases he wrote.


“Break the ice”, "Such stuff as dreams are made on" and "Lie low"

What are some of the core feelings/themes/big ideas of Shakespeare’s work?


love, death, ambition, power, fate, free will and other human emotions

[brk]

Fantastic motion graphics. Great script. Loved it

[GjaP_]

Shakespeare is believed to have written Hamlet, his most important play, between 1600 and 1601.
Three Questions About Shakespeare:
What is so special about Shakespeare's work?
How did Shakespeare influence the modern world?
Why is Shakespeare important in the 21st century?
Shakespeare's work is renowned for its complexity, depth, and poetic language. His plays explore universal themes such as love, jealousy, power, and betrayal, and his characters are richly drawn and memorable. Shakespeare's works have endured for over 400 years and continue to be performed and studied all over the world, attesting to their enduring appeal.
Shakespeare's influence on the modern world is vast and wide-ranging. His plays have been adapted into countless movies, TV shows, and other works of art, and his language has permeated popular culture. Phrases from his plays, such as "to be or not to be" and "all the world's a stage, " are still commonly used today. Additionally, Shakespeare's work helped to establish the English language as a major literary language, contributing to its importance in the modern world.
Shakespeare's work remains important in the 21st century because it continues to resonate with audiences and readers of all ages and backgrounds. His plays explore timeless themes that are still relevant today, such as love, power, and the human condition. Additionally, Shakespeare's language and style continue to influence modern literature and culture, making him a cornerstone of Western literary tradition. Finally, his works continue to be studied in academic settings, contributing to ongoing scholarship and research in the humanities. 1:01
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[BlueCheezy.]

i have to watch this for an assignment :(

[rmercado]

Excellent delivery of information. I LOVE GFC TOO!

[agoddard]

Really great video - perfect for my class.

[Trollface]

You telling me Shakespeare created the “doing your mom” joke?

[regular]

Where do you get these Objects from? And the animations its really good? Could you please tell me? I really wanna do it for my project

[OshoTeachinghindi]

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[salomeshunamon]

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[rossimimmo]

this video could grab my attention. Sorry

[camberbanbury]

Shakespeare was the theatres greatest craftsman of plays with which he proceeded to torture generations of innocent British school children. He wasted no time at all in saying the slightest thing of interest to them. Instead he made sure of including endless speeches in the outdated prose of his time in his plays so that the torture on the minds of the innocent school children was an exquisite joy he beheld ;for he was a fiend so opposed in his soul to the long suffering children of Britannia. May the great Queen Britttania rescue us all from this devil.

[Obnax]

idk, Shakespeare sounds and looks like stuff to scam stupid rich people