2016.10.31
What is the most important thing to remember when reading Shakespeare?
What Shakespearean text is the most popular, and which is the easiest to read?
Reflection-100 Word
The way that Shakespeare spoke and wrote is very different than what we are used to hearing in today's world and language. According to the text, much of the vocabulary that Shakespeare used in his day, is still being used in today's world, but with a very different meaning or subject in mind. Because of the language barrier that has been created between today's language and vocabulary, and Shakespeare's language and vocabulary, many actors or readers have to sit next to a dictionary while reviewing lines so they can understand the subject that is trying to be made. Doing this helps the actor or reader better portray the lines and make sure the audience understands what is going on in the scene.
Why does vocabulary and language change so much in this amount of time?
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