William Shakespeare's The Scarlet Letter Is Still Relevant Today

Literacy is about more than reading and writing - it is about how we communicate in society. It is about social practices and relationships, about knowledge, language and culture. Being literate is a key aspect in life, hence why throughout student’s lives, reading is so important and so valued. A variety of famous literature are part of history, and many other famous novels take place in historic time periods, such as the Ancient Greek Era, The Great War, and The Great Depression. One truly known example of a masterpiece in literature is the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. In the tenth grade english curriculum, literature is one of the main focuses (considering the “OSSLT”). The curriculum includes a variety of well-known novels students read in the course. Inquiry and research into

“He was not of an age, but for all time”. A quote said by Ben Johnson. This says it all. Many people in the 21st century do not believe that William Shakespeare is still relevant in today’s world. William Shakespeare, arguably the greatest poet and play writer of all time was born in 1564 in a small English medieval market country town named Stratford-upon-Avon. Which is located in England’s West Midlands. Shakespeare is most well-known for his plays and sonnets such as Much Ado about Nothing, Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare’s most famous sonnets include, “Shall I compare thee to a summers day” (Sonnet 18), “When to the sessions of sweet silent thought” (sonnet 30) and “Let me not to the marriage of true minds” (Sonnet 116).

1. There are numerous reasons about why Miss Narwin’s opinion of reading books differs from Philip’s opinion. The first reason is that Miss Narwin is a mature adult, who can understand literature better than children. Miss Narwin also has a love for classic literature, which not everyone shares. The second reason is that Philip would enjoy books that were written when he was growing up; it would be easier to understand and relate to for him. I concur with Miss Narwin’s point of view, as I love to read and some older books have a deeper meaning to them. I also agree with Miss Narwin, for I believe that more classic literature should be spread, so that classics won’t be forgotten. Philip’s attitude might be considered a self-fulfilling prophecy since most children would not have such a deep love towards classic literature. Children also appreciate books that they can understand and relate to.

Shakespeare writes about issues that are still relevant today because his themes are universal, his plays have been updated and remade and there are various schools of thought who argue about his plays. His universal themes of vaulting and corrupting ambition, a reliance on superstition and gender tell us that the play Macbeth explored themes that are still seen in today’s society. The updated and remade film versions of Macbeth (also known as The Tragedy of Macbeth) and Macbeth (BBC’s Shakespeare’s Retold Series) tell us that people still enjoy watching the issues in Macbeth. And the various schools of thought Psychoanalytical, Feminist, and Marxism tell us that people still

“My bounty is as boundless as the sea , my love as deep ;the more I give thee, The more I have,for both are infinite.” William shakespeare’s Drama Romeo & Juliet has been questioned for its relevance and inclusion in the ninth grade curriculum. Romeo and Juliet & Juliet gives students a different way to learn what they would ,otherwise, learn off of a worksheet. Shakespeare’s beautiful enriched language has many benefits in the High School.

While many high school students believe Shakespeare is not relevant today, I believe Shakespeare and his writings are relevant because they are a good influence and they bring people and countries closer together while expanding the reader’s vocabulary.

Shakespeare’s words are still the basis of society today. “Our doubts are traitors, and make us the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” These words were said in “Measure For Measure” by Lucio in Act 1, Scene 4. This quote and many others are still lived today. This quote was said when Lucio told Isabella to remove all of her doubts and use her feminine parts to get what she wants from Lord Angelo, her brother removed from his death sentence. In modern english, the quote would mean, “When you set your doubts aside, you can achieve greatness.” This quote is embodied by Charlotte Brown and The U.S. relations with Cuba. They show that Shakespeare is still relevant today.

Shakespeare's Irrelevance to Today's Society. Shakespeare is a very famous person; his work is loved by many people around the world. Yet many ask and wonder, should Shakespeare still be taught to 9th graders? Shakespeare is not relevant to modern teens, difficult to understand, and he is outdated. Since Shakespeare is no longer relevant to today’s society, he should not be taught to 9th graders.

Millions of literary works have been created and published throughout time. Some of these have been considered arguably the best literature ever created, and some believe it is important to teach them. As the United States does not have a defined national school curriculum as other nations have implemented, major controversy remains on whether all high school students should be required to read specific texts in their schools. The common knowledge of specific texts can unite students from around the nation, but this implementation may not necessarily hold truth within a large, diverse nation.

which, in The Scarlet Letter, can be pinned down to the sentencing of Hester Prynne to stand on

Isn’t it awful being forced to read long, drawn-out books in school, only to find that they’re boring and irrelevant? Most teenagers, including myself, can relate that when it comes to forced reading in teen literature, most of the books are more of a burden than enjoyable. When in the process of reading unwanted books, it’s almost as if instead of appreciating and grasping the author’s writing, we’re skimming through as fast as possible in order to get an A. Personally, I felt like in school there were lists after lists of tiresome stories that weren’t any fun to read, that was, until I read Harper Lee’s most famous book. Deserving all the hype it gets, To Kill a Mockingbird is a heartfelt text about a young girl’s childhood who, at only six

Hawthorne’s use of Symbolism in the story The Scarlet Letter adds immense depth and meaning to the story. The use of symbols help authors express complex ideas without using as many words. A symbol is an object that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract. Symbols in stories help convey the idea of a story in a more expressive way. They help you to show your story to the readers, instead of just telling it. Themes can sound too preachy and stories can sound too shallow. Symbolism weaves the two together and helps to portray a theme while writing a story. “The symbol expands and adds to our levels of understanding (Roberts, Edgar).”

Furthermore, themes and lessons are taught throughout school and should be nurtured by the right novels. Without these pieces the curriculum would not be the same. For instance, “To Kill a Mockingbird” was taken out of the English curriculum in the Biloxi school district due to inappropriate words used and the themes it talks about. Although, the book teaches crucial themes

William Shakespeare has remained a powerful literary force to this day, and few of his works are as well known as Macbeth. The play 's epic tale of ambition and greed never fails to captivate audiences. The major themes of this quintessential work are hackneyed in the world of literary criticism: the role of ambition in Macbeth 's demise, the role of spirits and witches in carrying out evil, the corrupting of human morals, and many other similar themes. However, another equally important theme is the struggle of fate and free will. In Macbeth, fate is the dominant force; the characters ' brief attempts to exercise self control almost always fail to alter the unyielding weight of fate. Fate is the dominant force in the play, and this can be

William Shakespeare's Relevance Today For as long as formal education has existed in Britain it has been a largely standard assumption that teaching the works of William Shakespeare is relevant and necessary. Perhaps the relevance of his writing is taken for granted, perhaps it is necessary to re-examine the role of Shakespeare for the modern audience. There are indeed many people who question the relevance of this 440 year old playwright to a 21st century audience, taking it even as far as perhaps the greatest heresy of all, questioning the necessity of GCSE pupils learning Shakespeare at all. This “proposed vandalism from the policymakers” (Guardian 09/02/01) is opposed wholesale by supporters