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Why Shakespeare Still Matters | Shakespeare's Influence

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the name “Shakespeare,” what comes to mind?
Why do you think Shakespeare’s influence could still matter today?
Do you think old plays and poetry can still feel relevant? Why or why not?

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Why Shakespeare Still Matters | Shakespeare's Influence

Why Shakespeare feels difficult at first (00:00 – 01:00)

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1. According to the speaker, how might Shakespeare’s words look when you first read them?

Like a newspaper article
Like scientific writing
Like gibberish on the page
Like modern slang

2. What does the speaker say Shakespeare’s words were meant for?

To be read silently
To be sung in churches
To be translated into modern English
To be spoken on stage

3. How did the audience generally approach the language in performances?

They took notes on vocabulary
They focused mainly on rhyme patterns
They wanted to enjoy the show
They tried to understand every word

Why Shakespeare Still Matters | Shakespeare's Influence

Creativity, famous phrases, and universal emotions (01:00 – 01:45)

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1. What does the speaker say we still use today because of Shakespeare?

Only a few titles of plays
Hundreds of his phrases
His exact pronunciation rules
Mostly his original stage costumes

2. Which is one phrase the speaker lists as still used today?

A piece of cake
Once in a blue moon
Break the ice
Hit the road

3. How does the speaker describe being in love?

It can be an all-consuming thing
It is mostly about logic
It is easy to control
It always fades quickly

Why Shakespeare Still Matters | Shakespeare's Influence

Big questions and how to read Shakespeare (01:45 – 03:00)

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1. What kind of questions does the speaker say Shakespeare tackled?

Big picture questions like the point of life
Only rules of grammar
Only how to become famous
Only politics and history

2. What advice does the speaker give about reading Shakespeare?

Avoid reading aloud because it’s confusing
Only read Shakespeare with a dictionary open
Don’t get too caught up understanding every word
Memorize every word before reading

3. What does the speaker suggest you might do after reading Shakespeare?

Decide that emotions are unimportant
Start mulling over big picture questions
Focus only on spelling differences
Forget the story immediately

Why Shakespeare Still Matters | Shakespeare's Influence

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1. What is the main reason the video gives for why Shakespeare is still relevant?

Because his plays were the first ever written
Because his language and themes still connect to modern life
Because everyone must study him in school
Because his stories are always happy

2. What comparison does the speaker make to help explain Shakespeare’s performance style?

Poets, rappers, and comedians being creative with delivery
Scientists presenting experiments
Athletes training for competition
Chefs following recipes exactly

3. Which idea best matches the speaker’s message about understanding Shakespeare?

Enjoying sound, humor, and emotions can come first
Shakespeare should only be read, not performed
Only experts can appreciate Shakespeare
Understanding every single word is necessary to enjoy it

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Why Shakespeare Still Matters | Shakespeare's Influence

Do you agree that you don’t need to understand every word to enjoy Shakespeare? Why?
What modern performers (poets, rappers, comedians, actors) use “delivery” in a powerful way? Give an example.
Which emotions mentioned in the video (anger, fear, jealousy, love) do you think Shakespeare portrays best in his works or in stories you know?
What is one “big picture question” you find yourself mulling over sometimes (for example, fate, true love, meaning of life)?