prison and though Shakespeare, Vaughn said he has had time to contemplate mercy, and ow it offers something to aspire towards.” Shakespeare helped an inmate have hope through poetry and some sort of affection towards his life. His work helped this man think about himself and not let his life be waiting behind bars. He wants to be something, thanks to Shakespeare’s work. He can relate to his characters and not feel isolated from society. Inspiring other people by his classical poetry can develop different perspective of youngsters, in this case students. By reading William’s poetry, it can inspire many students in different ways while they are studying the subject of Shakespeare. Not only did he change the perspectives of people but, he also made people look in the perspective of others. Shakespeare walked people through the minds of teenagers, letting the audience/readers understand what it’s like to have the mind of maturing kids during rational situations.
In the article, “How Shakespeare Changed Everything,” by Stephen Marche, it states, “Nothing could seem more natural to us than the rebellious of teenagers, which explains why Romeo and Juliet has to fit easily into twentieth-century pop culture.” We are used to teenagers being the rebellious type so, we can understand the minds of the young Romeo and Juliet. He takes us in their perspective and telling us that they are taking actions so hastily, and that their situations are not going to resolve so easily. Saying if one acts up, it’s probably because they’re having problems and are frustrated so, we shouldn’t just brush off simple behavior that will resolve once they mature. Or the fact that the parents need to pay more attention to their kids and need to know how they’re feeling. Teaching this lesson not only to kids but, to parents, too. The students will learn to pay attention to one’s emotions because they could be bottled up inside them waiting for someone to help them. They’ll understand how to deal with situations and be more cautious of one's …show more content…
feelings. Then again, how could we appreciate someone's artistic talent in poetry when we can’t comprehend what’s written on the paper because of our new modernized world?
In the article “Bard’s birthday, is Shakespeare still relevant?”, by Alexandra Petri, it announces, “To make it through his works, high school students are forced to consult books like “No Fear Shakespeare” which drains all the poetry out in the hopes of making him moderately comprehensible.” High school students are obligated to read some of Shakespeare’s popular plays but, have trouble with their modernized perplexed minds because of the language that ceased to exist. The language itself shouldn’t be a problem, though. There are many ways to try to comprehend Shakespeare, maybe it’s trying to understand the passion behind his words or just translating the words to more modern times. The language of Shakespeare shouldn’t prevent students from reading his fascinating plays. In the article, “Texting makes U Stupid,” by Niall Ferguson, it says, “But the more important reason is that children who don’t read are cut off from the civilization of their ancestors.” Most children at this time don’t have any hint of interest in reading therefore, making their development lower than ones who do. Reading Shakespeare not only helps your intelligence levels but, it introduces you to something new. Something your brain thinks is foreign and will try to unravel the meaning behind his mysterious words. The only obstacle you face
while reading his work is his long lost language and that can easily be fixed. Introducing his work to students help them understand situations that Shakespeare has made up and the way his mindset is put in each play while still trying to find his hidden meanings and increasing their brain development. Introducing Shakespeare to young people help them learn lessons about life and help them understand the situations with the perspectives of other people. William influenced many people whether it was because of his poetry or his astounding live performances. He’s changed peoples views of life and made them hopeful of what to look forward to in the future. He helped develop minds with different scenarios and with his relatable characters, he didn’t make people feeling lonely with their situations. All in all, it’s your decision whether to read Shakespeare and to experience what his words lie ahead