Are the works of Shakespeare still relevant to today's society?

Question

Many critics say that Shakespeare's works are not relevant to society today because the language he used is aged and the apparently the story lines are.. well, no longer relevant.
What do you think???











(I actually had to do an essay on this topic in my Literature & Society class the other week :p)

Answer 1

It should be revelant but it's not. Today's shallow culture is more interested in ***, drugs and dumb reality shows.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

LONG LIVE THE BARD!!!!!
-wait...
nevermind. he had a good life.
:p

Answer 4

the language has changed but not the people.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I don't know if it's relevant but I like his works.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Human nature has not changed at all.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

I watch his films.

Answer 11

you're welcome :)

Answer 12

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Answer 13

It should be revelant but it's not. Today's shallow culture is more interested in ***, drugs and dumb reality shows.

Answer 14

thank you for commenting! :) fully agree.

Answer 15

Agreed!

Answer 16

in the same way as the Mayan calendar and the bible is... [giggle]

Answer 17

thank you for commenting :D

Answer 18

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Answer 19

I love the Bard

Answer 20

thank you for commenting :)

Answer 21

The language may be archaic, but the underlying truths about human nature are still very relevant. Styles of dress, manners of speech, and technology all change human nature doesn't.

Answer 22

ohh **** one. i'd have to say either The Taming Of The Shrew or A Midsummer Night's Dream. his comedies are the best! haha, out of curiosity, what do you like best? :)

Answer 23

English teachers have to eat too.

Answer 24

lol

Answer 25

I think these works are still very relevant to today's world. I mean, look and Romeo and Juliet, star crossed teen lovers. How often do we see that today. and there are many, many more.

Answer 26

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Answer 27

Absolutely. Good post!!

Answer 28

thank you very much :)

Answer 29

No problem. Out of curiosity, What is your favorite amongst the works of the bard?

Answer 30

Good choices, but, I'd have to go with MacBeth

Answer 31

He will always be considered genius.

Answer 32

cool :)

Answer 33

Thanks......It was the first one I read in high school and it really made me appreciate just how outstanding his writing was.

Answer 34

Everyone appreciates (maybe not all, but most) have a fondness/apprieciation for the classical works

Answer 35

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Answer 36

The environment might change but sometimes people don't.

Answer 37

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Answer 38

Art For Arts Sake

Answer 39

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Answer 40

thanks for commenting :)