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Why Do We Read Shakespeare

Shakespeare: A Common Knowledge in Society

Almost anywhere that you go in America or even the world, the people have heard of William Shakespeare. His name is probably one of the most common ones in our society today, and has been since his time. But has anyone ever raised the question why? Why do we, as a society, read William Shakespeare’s plays? The answer is a simple one
and that is to have a common knowledge in our societies. So many diverse groups of people can be brought together with Shakespeare’s plays, for discussions, arguments, and more. The timeless ideas that are put into his plays are something that everyone can relate
to, which in the big picture could bring all societies together.
If a person is walking down the street talking with his or her friend about love, and they mention the play Romeo and Juliet and someone walking nearby hears them, they will understand what they are talking about. This is called common knowledge. Because......


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