The importance of William Shakespeare’s works to us. Sofia Drokova, 8 th Form презентация, доклад

Слайд 1The importance of William Shakespeare’s works to us.
Sofia Drokova, 8th

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Слайд 2William Shakespeare, the greatest and most famous of English writers,

and probably the greatest playwright who has ever lived. But

why are his works still read, studied and loved 400 years later?

William Shakespeare, the greatest and most famous of English writers, and probably the greatest playwright who has

Слайд 3Shakespeare wrote about universal themes such as life and death,

fate and free will, love, friendship, and others. He understood

human nature very well, and created characters that are so popular because they seem real. For example, young people still fall in love, but their parents do not their approve choice, just like in his Romeo and Juliet.

Shakespeare wrote about universal themes such as life and death, fate and free will, love, friendship, and

Слайд 4Shakespeare invented around 1,700 words which people still use in

everyday English today. For example, such words as “moonbeam”, “birthplace”,

“bedroom”, and “amazement” belong to Shakespeare. It is so amazing that one person could have such a great influence on the language.

Shakespeare invented around 1,700 words which people still use in everyday English today. For example, such words

Слайд 5Shakespeare’s quotes are world-known for their beauty, truth and wisdom.

“To be or not to be, that is the question”

from Hamlet is probably one of the most famous quotes in literature.

Shakespeare’s quotes are world-known for their beauty, truth and wisdom. “To be or not to be, that

Слайд 6Some of his phrases have become so common that people

often aren’t aware of their origin. For example, “to break

the ice” (from The Taming of the Shrew) means to overcome a communication difficulty. Another famous phrase is “love is blind“ (from "The Merchant of Venice,“), which means that when you love someone, you are unable to see his or her faults.