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Shakespeare revolutionized the way that we see and understand plays. First of all, Shakespeare plays are timeless, meaning that they are able to connect with individuals in any given generation and/or century. The topics in his plays are still relevant in today's soceity because they are based off of human nature (curiosity, uncertainty, melodrama, etc...)
Secondly, Shakespeare is known globally and you can see traces of his plays in modern plays and even movies ("10 Things I Hate About you;" "She's the man;" "Kiss me, Kate;" "Shakespeare in Love;" "Westside Story;" and about a million more).
Lastly, Shakespeare wrote all types of plays which were geared to appeal to the common people. Before, theater depicted the Gods (Roman/ Greek), Nobility, and Biblical Stories. He shaped our modern view of fairies (before, they were cunning, spiteful devils).
These are only a few reasons, but I feel they are sufficient enough.
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Why do people still read shakespeares works?
Presumably because they do not have an internet connection or a DVD player or access to a theatre so they can watch them be performed as was intended. Shakespeare did not intend that anyone apart from the actors should read his plays. Everyone else was to pay admission and watch.
Did anyone die in shakespeares plays?
Really? Go read Romeo and Juliet. Everybody dies.
What epic poems still are read today?
"Peoms like Aeneid,Don Juan,Paradise Lost,The Divine Comedy,Mah��bh��rata,Beowulf, Metamorphoses,The Odyssey,Epic of Gilgamesh and The Iliad are peoms that are still read today!"
Who had to read William Shakespeares plays?
The actors who needed to learn their lines. And even they didn't have to read the whole play, just the part they were in. More recently, schoolchildren have to read the plays as part of their English Language courses.
Which best describes why shakesphere is an important historical figure?
He wrote plays and poems that are still widely read today.!
What is read more than shakespeares play today?
twilight!
Why do people still read shakespeares works?
Presumably because they do not have an internet connection or a DVD player or access to a theatre so they can watch them be performed as was intended. Shakespeare did not intend that anyone apart from the actors should read his plays. Everyone else was to pay admission and watch.
Can you hear one of Shakespeares poems?
Yes, they can be heard as well as read.
What colonial governmental policies are still in use today?
Ryan, I think you are supposed to find them. If you *read* those numbers of the Federalist and *think* about what you know of how the government works today you should be able to figure this out for yourself. Michael Montagne
Herodotus and Thucydides wrote that are still read today?
histories
Why is the Harlem Renaissance remembered as one of the greatest literary movements.?
Music, art, and poetry came out of it and the works are still read/joyed by people today. Langston Hughes is a perfect example as well as the Jazz Music that is still listened to.
Did anyone die in shakespeares plays?
Really? Go read Romeo and Juliet. Everybody dies.
What epic poems still are read today?
"Peoms like Aeneid,Don Juan,Paradise Lost,The Divine Comedy,Mah��bh��rata,Beowulf, Metamorphoses,The Odyssey,Epic of Gilgamesh and The Iliad are peoms that are still read today!"
Why are Shakespeare's play so popular and why do you still read them today?
Shakespeare's plays where enteraining and extremely well written, I still read them because I enjoy a great moral story.
How a RF fingerprint scanner works?
You read the instructions or maybe even common sense... but still read the instructions beforehand because it is the right way. =)
Why is shakespeare an important historical figure?
He wrote plays and poems that are still widely read today.
How effective is a virtualization linux today?
A virtualization linux is still very effective today. You can read about the beta availability at www.linuxtoday.com/news/2010032902735PS
