He’s been dead for years, but there’s no escaping Shakespeare
Shakespeare is still taught as part of the high school curriculum, his plays are still acted out around the world and Brisbane still performs his shows to sell-out crowds. Many continue to ask the question of why this man is so famous and highly regarded in modern society when he couldn’t catch a break back in his day.
The Bell Shakespeare Company celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2010 with Australia’s own rendition of Shakespeare’s King Lear. Showcasing the talents of a theatre company dedicated solely to plays by Shakespeare, Bell undertook the production of King Lear to honour their illustrious playwright.
Receiving rave reviews from media outlets across the nation, King Lear tells the story of a family that is at odds with each other as petty jealousies and betrayal runs riot through their community. However those who have been privy to this story come to the realisation that there is more to this tragedy. It explores the inner workings of the way humans can be so insecure and how people in modern society are still able to relate to this issue. This reason alone is why Shakespeare’s tragedies and in particular King Lear are such an integral part to Australia’s school curriculum.
Shakespeare was a man ahead of his time, as can be seen through his ability to accurately portray the men in his plays with the inability to give or receive love and affection. So while students may complain about being forced to study literature from centuries ago; they are in fact receiving an education that will provide them with an insight into the intricate workings of the human mind.
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