Many people wonder if Shakespeare is still relevant in the 21st century. Think about this: the issues Shakespeare wrote about were issues that many people have to face in their lifetime and have remained unchanged. His themes are also timeless themes which means they will never go out of date they will be relevant forever. Shakespeare‚ therefore‚ is still very relevant and should be continued to be taught in high school. Shakespeare’s themes in his play are timeless‚ themes such as love‚ friendship
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gives freedom to people who enter America. These freedoms are not in many other countries and that’s why immigrants flee to America to pursue the American Dream. Our Constitution is still relevant today because of two things: Freedom of Speech‚ and Freedom of Religion. The first reason why the Constitution is relevant is because of freedom of speech the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights. This gives the American people the right to voice their opinion whether it’s good or bad. In some countries
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Are the Federalist papers still Relevant? Keith Morphis The question of “Are the federalist papers still relevant?” is a very important question. It is especially important the current state of affairs in this country over the last 20 plus years. Throughout history also in other nations the arguments of the Federalist Papers ring true and human nature seems to reinforce them. One quote from the Federalist No.10 paper that I feel is more relevant now than ever especially for someone on the left is
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Shakespeare still has a place in modern society to this day. Over 400 years ago‚ he is still relevant to today’s society. Although most kids especially high school kids‚ they don’t think he is relevant. Well‚ he is relevant from education‚ to history and the modern adaptations that he has made/changed. Shakespeare is of course relevant in many other ways and has an endless possibility depending on how the teacher decides to utilize him. Shakespeare has an effect on our education. Shakespeare is
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analysed. His works are universal and his stories timeless. I can see where the study of Shakespeare has advanced my writing skills and developed my understanding of the English language. Not only is Shakespeare relevant in the classroom‚ but in life as well. I believe that Shakespeare is still relevant to me. During my high school career‚ a different Shakspearian play was studied each year. The first piece of his work I was introduced to was Romeo and Juliet in grade nine‚ my initial reaction was negative
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Voice of Democracy “Is our Constitution still relevant?” 225 years ago‚ 39 out of 55 delegates signed the Supreme Law of America‚ a law that symbolized freedom and independence; a law that made America what it is today. This paramount law was called the United States Constitution. The Constitution was designed to accomplish two primary objectives: First‚ to institute a government that would effectively exercise rights and privileges of the people. Second‚ to protect the individual rights we have
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it‚ but with changes in time come changes in culture. Without a doubt‚ the constitution has guided our country with a true aim. Even today the constitution is relevant‚ based upon the amendments; the amendments play a large role in our nation‚ and keep the constitution applicable to an ever-changing American society. If you were to look at the constitution today‚ you would find that you could hardly read a section without coming across an amendment. When such a large amount of the constitution
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Majority of the world population holds a religion yet the increasing number of free-thinkers have sprout the questioned of the relevance of religion. The practice and the belief in God seem to have clashed with the era of rationality where facts and evidence is needed in order to prove a point. With that‚ the importance once placed piously on religion seemed to have lost its vigor. However‚ the position in which religion currently stand does not entirely change the fact that it is still unduly important
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understanding of political power Machiavelli argues in another major work that the purpose of politics is to promote a “common good.” How does this statement relate to the ideas Machiavelli presents in The Prince? The fact that two of Machiavelli’s greatest and most famous works on political power came into being thanks to the downfall of his own political career is quite ironic. More ironic however is the way he contradicts his statements in each book about the purpose of political power. As
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healthy‚ he misses his salary. 3) How would you describe Lao-tzu’s attitude towards the people? Lao Tzu is all about being committed with loyalty to the people. 4) Why does Lao- tzu think the world cannot be improved? Because nature is perfect as it is. Lao Tzu says in his reading "This world is immeasurable." And the person who knows himself becomes less wanting. Knowing yourself is such a great feeling because you feel a level of contentment inside and when you feel that‚ life becomes a
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