SHAKESPEARE IS EVERYWHERE — AND MOST PEOPLE DON'T REALISE IT
1. SHAKESPEARE IS EVERYWHERE — AND MOST PEOPLE DON’T REALISE IT
Shakespeare was a genius, but more important, a man with a sensitive heart.
This condition (being sensitive) is not good itself, as it can destroy a whole town, I mean, an aching heart can cause pain to many others hearts; but that’s not his case. He decided to use his knowledge and experiences to show.
Through his words, stories, and invented characters, he makes us appreciate his plays without saying nothing: Shakespeare’s magic stays out of analysis, but in daily life, by using the expression «to break the ice» without realizing its origin, by the facial expressions of those who saw him perform, by chasing his gist while forgetting the cultural diferences, and by reminding someone (himself) through the passage of centuries, when, indeed, we can say: «time is out of joint».
Across the centuries, his voice continues to echo—reminding us, perhaps even reminding himself, that indeed, “time is out of joint.”
About the author:
María José Elizalde is an economics student interested in philosophy and political theology. She aspires to have a proficient level of English.
2. SHAKESPEARE IS EVERYWHERE — AND MOST PEOPLE DON’T REALISE IT
Many people think that Shakespeare is boring, but the reality is that he is always present in our daily vocabulary. As he famously said, «All the world’s a stage.» Through this, he teaches us that life is like a theater performance where we all participate.
He created more than 1,700 words and phrases that have never gone out of fashion. We still use expressions like «break the ice,» «heart of gold,» and even the word «bedroom» every day.
His stories remain popular because they focus on universal themes like love, jealousy, and ambition. Today, we see these same topics in Disney movies and Netflix series. He once said, «Love is blind,» and that remains true in the modern world.
I believe we should keep teaching Shakespeare in schools because he helps us understand how we feel and how we talk. Shakespeare is not just old literature; he is the origin of our modern language. He teaches us that the human problems from 400 years ago are the same ones we face today.
About the author:
Simone Proaño
3. SHAKESPEARE IS EVERYWHERE — AND MOST PEOPLE DON’T REALISE IT
I did not know a lot about William Shakespeare, I just know he was a brilliant writer, but now that I watched some vidos about him l realised he was an important character for the history of literature.
To start, he was born in a small English town and studied in a education grammar school, this explains why he created great words and phrases, I think everything he created through his plays has left an enduring legacy because nowadays people still use his words and phrases.
In addition, people use daily some of his creations, some examples are:
→ I feel so lonely today.
→ Today I am going to stay in my bedroom.
→ Remember that «All that glitters is not gold».
All of his inventions are important, but in my case, I love the phrase «Break the ice” because is something that people use every day when they feel uncomfortable or weird, and I just ask myself how he coined that phrase, what was he thinking to create that?
I have not watched any movie from the plays of Shakespeare but I always have heard about them. Many of my friends have told me those are really interesting. The movies make you feel emotions such as: jealousy, love, power and more. This reflects how all his plays have been well adapted before being made.
About the author:
Liceth Bueno is a University student who wants to improve in English for her university career (International Business), she needs to learn at least two language apart her own mother tongue. Sheis 21 years and she is studying her last semester.