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Originally Posted by JSWolf
I'm of the mid that Shakespeare is irreverent and should not be forced on kids in school.
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I agree that Shakespeare is often irreverent but is rarely irrelevant. He tackles big themes and describes a lot of human Psychology. Remember most of his work are plays and are best seen in performance,
I do agree, however that the language can be difficult and is becoming increasingly so.
I would go further with your second point. A child should NOT have any book FORCED on them. They should be given a good mix of books and left to choose their own reading matter.