Shakespeare is useful

I believe Shakespeare should continue to be a part of English curriculums across Canada, and elsewhere. Although it may have been written 400+ years ago, Shakespeare's plays help demonstrate current issues and attitude in todays world. The themes of jealousy, romance and death are commonly demonstrated throughout Shakespeare's plays. Not so much death, but jealousy and romance are something seen conflicting in the lives of teenagers. His writing style allows students to be challenged while reading, and challenges are needed to be overcome to assist students progress as English students. Shakespeare's demonstration of symbols and motifs are thoroughly seen within his plays, such as poison in Hamlet or blood in Macbeth. Symbols and motifs are both modern day writing tools, and Shakespeare's capability of including them is seen as one of the greatest in the history of literature. Overall I believe Shakespeare is something that should be continuously studied throughout high school as it allows students to expand their English abilities and learn a unique style of writing.

 

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