My sophomore Honors English class is beginning, what I term, Shakespeare and his Theater. It is one of my most favorite things to do during the school year. Personally, I not so sure that William Shakespeare wasn't the world's most intelligent person, considering that he was at least partially responsible for modern spoken English. My class seems very excited about reading "Julius Caesar" and learning about the life of this brillant man. Did you know that several years ago Pike Central High School offered a Shakespeare class? Ms Sims taught the course (she's in love with the man). I found it very sad that the class was only offered for one year because few students were willing to read and study his poetry and plays. Here's hoping today's PCHS students enjoy, respect and at least appreciate the man and all his work. He was and still is a most amazing person!!
4 comments:
Wow! We used to have a class of just Shakespeare? It's disappointing that no one wanted to sign up for it. I certainly can't wait to do Julius Caesar! Let's get started!
Actually, it was two years. The second year PC started offering "Rock and Roll History" and that killed my numbers! They were dropping like Caesar after being stabbed! Argh!
You know me well, though, Cat. I sure love my Will! Good luck with Caesar!
Your Will lovers might want to know that this summer there will be free Shakespeare in the Park and they are doing my favorite: A Midsummer Night's Dream!
I don't know if I would have taken an entire class about Shakespeare, but I enjoyed what we read last year. I want to read Macbeth!
Shakespeare is completely incredible! I, much like Sims, am completely in love with the man as well. I would've taken the class multiple times if I had to. His words are so beautiful, his phrases so unpredictible. An incredible man, to the max.
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