i dont understand shakespeare :/

by Anonymous 12 years ago

http://www.amazon.com/Hamlet-No-Fear-Shakespeare-William/dp/1586638440

by Anonymous 12 years ago

When I was 5...

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I still like to read Dr. Seuss and I'm 16; so make of that what you will.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Shakespeare is renowned as one of the greatest English writers of all time. Why would I rather read children's books?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Been watching Epic Rap Battles Of History? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3w2MTXBebg

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I knew someone was going to post this.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Beat me to it.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Yes, Seuss is superior, and I'll tell you why, while speaking in rhyme, for a challenge I'll try. Seuss is for everyone, he's read by all, while to understand Shakespeare an English major you must call. With The Lorax he taught us to respect the Earth, and Shakespeare is so confusing we all give him a wide berth. Also, Seuss is so catchy, and upbeat, and he rhymes, and there's no way around it, Shakespeare is behind the times. In this last line I feel I must apologize for my verse, but if I'd FAVORED Shakespeare, I assure you, this would have been much worse.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

the downfall of intelligence in our society. very nice, op.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Shakespeare is incredibly overrated. Okay, fine, he was a good writer. But even when his works are translated into modern speak, they're not interesting. And his attempts at humor may have been funny a few hundred years ago, but comedy has changed since then and now he isn't funny. He's been the face of plays and writers for hundreds of years, it's time to let him go. The fact that I prefer Doctor Seuss to Shakespeare doesn't mean I'm any less intelligent than you.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

First of all, I'd just like to say that I love Dr. Seuss and Shakespeare. Honestly, I completely disagree with your opinion of Shakespeare. "His attempts at humor may have been funny a few hundred years ago." Did you know that in Midsummer Night's Dream, a character by the name of "Bottom" is transformed into a donkey (an ass)? That's timeless humor, if you ask me. Have you read or seen Much Ado About Nothing? If so, you can't deny that Dogberry is one of the funniest characters of all time. Also, have you actually seen Shakespeare's plays (or, even better, performed in them), or have you just read them? The jokes are much funnier, when you see them being performed, rather than just reading them in a book, and seeing the play performed also makes it easier to understand the language. I'd say Shakespeare is great when read or seen/performed, but if you don't like his plays (yet ), I suggest you withhold judgement until you've seen/performed them.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Dr. Suess is basically silly-sounding gibberish, Shakespeare is meaningful and exciting.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Shakespeare is exciting...if you've been dead for 400 years.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

It might be hard to understand but the plots are actually interesting.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I disagree. I've read his works translated into modern speak, totally understandable, and I still didn't find it interesting.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Ok. You're allowed to have a different opinion.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I'm glad you think so :) If Shakespeare is your thing, by all means read away!

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Poetic talent is easy to fake when thy sentences doth no fucking sense make.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

"Do what you want and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." -Dr Seuss Seuss wrote about important moral lessons in simple, enjoyable books accessible to all. Shakespeare wrote longwinded plays full of sexual innuendos of the period. Why is this even up for disussion?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Wow, I've never heard that quote by Seuss before. I like that.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

me too!

by Anonymous 12 years ago