The language is difficult and often hard to understand; however, well-done plays make the text much more accessible.
My favorite play is Macbeth. I love the complex themes and psychological elements of the main characters. The question of madness driven by greed, poisoned by guilt.
Shakespeare often takes a mythological or extreme situation to very common and plausible situations. That is what makes Shakespeare so relevant today. The study of human nature has evolved and Shakespeare is a master at articulating certain elements of common human nature to study. There is also a complexity in character motivations because--after all--we are not creatures of simplicity.
I look forward to continuing to discover Shakespeare as I learn to appreciate and value his works.
You could certainly return to Macbeth and deepen your understanding of that play. Glad you are up and going with your blog!
ReplyDeleteawesome! :) I'm glad you're willing to read Shakespeare again.
ReplyDeleteYea, Shakespeare is difficult to read. It was meant to be performed and a good performance can make it completely understandable.
ReplyDelete@ Mikhaela: experience has taught me this same concept. On the other hand, a bad performance can make Shakespeare impossible to understand or very crude depending on the play.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that I have been able to reach out and see multiple--good and bad--performances of Shakespeare's plays.