Why is Hamlet a good book?

“Hamlet is Shakespeare’s greatest play because, while the play showcases the struggles of Danish royals, what Shakespeare has really written about are the core elements that drive all of us: grief, betrayal, love (or the lack thereof) and family.

Why should we keep reading Shakespeare?

It is important to study Shakespeare in order to understand the modern world, indeed to understand people. Shakespeare’s words are memorable; they stick with us, as he invented so many new ones. He is never afraid to use metaphors or puns. He consistently wrote excellent, crowd-pleasing plays from comedy to tragedy.

Is Hamlet easy to read?

Hamlet is both the longest and the most linguistically difficult of all of them so it might not be the best place to start. Of the tragedies Julius Caesar is the shortest and most accessible one when it comes to readability.

What can you learn from Hamlet?

Here are a handful:

• “The world is a prison,” Hamlet sighs.
• “To thine own self be true”- NOT.
• “Were you not sent for?” Never trust your friends.
• “Mother, you have my father much offended”.
• “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” In other words, believe in ghosts.

Why should Hamlet be taught in schools?

However, the two most significant reasons that Hamlet is the best play to teach are its capacity to pose great questions that are perennially challenging to answer and its ability to portray a universal vision of the human condition.

How do you read Hamlet?

How to Read Hamlet – 10 Steps

1. Read a Plot Synopsis. Before you sit down to read Hamlet, you should read a synopsis of the play.
2. Choose a Good Annotated Edition.
3. Read Slowly and Carefully.
4. Watch the BBC’s Hamlet.
5. Take Notes.
6. Find Additional Material.
7. Read the Play Again.
8. Watch Another Film Version.