So, what does Shakespeare mean to you?
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So, what does Shakespeare mean to you?
More than anyone, he understands what it is to be human. Hooray for Shakespeare!
"...the god of my idolatry."
Everything! his sonnets and all his plays. I was just today using his work to explain time in school, he has an answer to every question.Quote:
Originally Posted by kelby_lake
I have a Shakespeare action figure on my desk with a feather pen and a book in hand. I also have a framed postcard of him looking into the fire and getting ideas, oh I love it. I also have quotes from his plays in a postcard box and on the wall in my bedroom. If he were alive today I would probably seem like a stalker.
I put a picture of my son on my desk when I realized I had more of Shakespeare than of him.
Really?
I thought his date of birth was unknown or was I misreading it with something else?
How can one be baptised if one does not know one's date of birth?Quote:
William Shakespeare (baptised 26 April 1564; died 23 April 1616)[nb 1] was an English poet and playwright, widely
and to answer the question I have to say I am not a fan no offence, I read Moliere before I even heard he existed and so when I approached him I thought I just did not have time for it. Too agnostic and heavily indoctrinated with tragedies beyond my understanding.
I have read only one of his plays (yes, one) and several of his sonnets, so he cannot be a big influence on me yet. I really loved Hamlet though and I intend to read some of his other plays as well. What I really liked was the fact that there was so much general wisdom incorporated in the monologues, definitely learned something from reading Hamlet.
I've read 3 of his plays since Easter and I'm really getting into him. A friend had been nagging me for a long time to read Shakespeare. I'd seen a couple of plays but the idea of reading his works was rather daunting but now that I've started, and I admit I need to be alone and relaxed, I enjoy the experience and marvel at his brilliance. (he died on my brothers birthday!)
My obsession for the past two-or-so years.
"Day, night, hour, tide, time, work, play,
Alone, in company, still my care hath been
To study Shakespeare."
I get so caught up in his works! The comedies/Romances when I need an escape, the Tragedies/Histories when I'm in the mood for an excellent story. Merry Wives of Windsor when I'm feeling masochistic :)
Happy birthday Shakespeare!
I was wondering which play to read next Charles. Merry Wives of Windsor it is!
I would strongly advice not reading it until you have read 1 Henry IV. You must see Falstaff in his greatness before he is dashed to pieces.
When I hear "Shakespeare," I think of the generations of students made/being made miserable by his genius, and the equally, if not more so, miserable teachers who must teach his work.
Happy Birthday/Deathday, Shakespeare!
I assumed there would be cake in this thread, but I don't see any... hmmm...
I think it's funny that (some) people assume students are all made miserable by Shakespeare! I loved reading it... so lyrical, so rhythmic, and SO FUNNY. No, it's not always the quickest (or easiest) reading, but I've always found it to be enriching and rewarding. He invented words and phrases that we use every day... that's not something to sniff at!
90% of students hate it (conservative estimate), and I've yet to meet a teacher who likes teaching it.
How unfortunate. I'm surrounded by teachers and students who very much enjoy him.
Where are you?