The study of Shakespeare connects a link to our culture, our history, our language and other factors. It's important that Shakespeare is taught because when teens read his plays they usually can feel a great connection to modern day. His writings provide essential context to our modern language and his influence is extrodinary.
Here are some common sayings that have devloped from Shakespeare:
All of a sudden
All's well that ends wellIt's all Greek to me!
Eaten out of house and home
I will wear my heart upon my sleeve
Love is blind
We've seen better days
For goodness' sake
Haven't slept a wink
Have you heard any of these before?
Sources: http://shakespeare.about.com/b/2009/11/09/keep-shakespeare-in-our-schools.htm
http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/phrases-sayings-shakespeare.html
I love the little animation! I agree - Shakespeare is good to teach in schools. You just have to have a good teacher to explain the challenging language.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome post! Thanks for supporting one of the greatest authors of all time. Unfortunately, many teens do not appreciate him.
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