Why study Shakespeare

• Relates to idea of the universal; guy likes girl, but no one approves. Rival gangs threaten to fight when they come face to face. Person does what it takes to get the utmost power. These themes are relatable to everyone in every time period, therefore they are UNIVERSAL
• Shakespeare is studied to this day because universal of his themes, and their ability to be relatable among people in any society
• Shakespeare's characters are very real, his plots are intricate and his written is thoughtful
• Used 17600 different words in his plays/sonnets
• He invented words commonly used in his play like; Hurry, Excitement, Addiction, Unreal, Laughable
• Invented phrases like;El amor es ciego, What's done is done, Tongue is tied, All the world is a stafe
• Act 1 - Exposition
• Act 2 - Rising Action
• Act 3 - Climax
• Act 4 - Falling Action
• Act 5 - Penouement (order being restored)