Modernizing Shakespeare's Plays and Themes

The video discusses how to make Shakespeare more engaging for students by modernizing the plays. It covers updating settings, characters, and language while preserving themes. Students are encouraged to act out and film their modernized versions, enhancing understanding and enjoyment.

What is one reason students find Shakespeare boring?

• The characters are too relatable.

• The language is outdated.

• The plots are too simple.

• The language is too modern.

What is a benefit of modernizing Shakespeare's plays?

• It makes the plays longer.

• It helps students understand the plot and characters.

• It removes all historical context.

• It makes the plays more difficult to understand.

What is the benefit of acting out a modernized play?

• It makes the play shorter.

• It makes the play more difficult to understand.

• It helps students relate to the language.

• It removes all historical context.

What is the main goal of modernizing Shakespeare's plays?

• To change the original plot

• To make them more difficult

• To make them more engaging

• To remove all characters

What setting is suggested for modernizing a Shakespeare play?

• A deserted island

• A medieval castle

• A futuristic city

• A high school

What is the name of the high school used in the modernized setting?

• Verona High School

• Stratford High School

• Massina High School

• Windsor High School

How are characters modernized in the play?

• By changing their names and making them school children

• By keeping their original names and roles

• By turning them into animals

• By making them superheroes

What modern perspective is given to the character Vress?

• She has modern views on men and life.

• She becomes a queen.

• She is portrayed as a villain.

• She becomes a detective.

What is the first step in modernizing the language of a play?

• Removing all dialogue

• Editing out inessential information

• Adding more characters

• Changing the setting

How can the line 'Against my will I am sent to bid you come in to dinner' be modernized?

• I really don't want you to come to dinner, but you can come anyway.

• Dinner is served, come quickly.

• Please come to dinner immediately.

• I am forced to invite you to dinner.