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Questions and Answers
Why are Shakespeare's plays still being performed so much around the world?
Why are Shakespeare's plays still being performed so much around the world?
- Because they are ultimately about the human experience (correct)
- Because they are set all over the world
- Because they focus on technology and industry
- Because they are fundamentally about kings and queens
What does Kirsten Lane suggest is the reason for Shakespeare's plays still being relevant after over four hundred years?
What does Kirsten Lane suggest is the reason for Shakespeare's plays still being relevant after over four hundred years?
- Because his plays are set all over the world
- Because his plays are fundamentally about the human experience (correct)
- Because his plays are about kings and queens
- Because his plays focus on technology and industry
According to John Lightbody, what are Shakespeare's plays fundamentally about?
According to John Lightbody, what are Shakespeare's plays fundamentally about?
- Kings and queens only
- Brothers and sisters, husbands and wives, and best friends (correct)
- People falling in love only
- Technology and industry
Why do people still like to watch Shakespeare's plays, according to Kirsten Lane?
Why do people still like to watch Shakespeare's plays, according to Kirsten Lane?
What is the main reason given for the enduring relevance of Shakespeare's plays according to the conversation?
What is the main reason given for the enduring relevance of Shakespeare's plays according to the conversation?