AboutRandy Sus Expertise I`m a retired high school English teacher from central Wisconsin. I taught Shakespeare for years and am very familiar with his writing style, his themes, his sonnets, and most of his plays. I taught Julius Caesar, King Lear, Richard the Third, and A Midsummer Night`s Dream for years. I`ve memorized many of the lines from these plays and I know many sonnets by heart. I`d be glad to respond to questions regarding Shakespeare`s life, works, and times if anyone desired such information.
Experience I have a master's degree in education and I take most pride in having ENJOYED teaching for over 30 years. Not everyone can honestly say that.
I coached undefeated high school soccer teams for fun too. I like public relations work and have served on P.R. committees for most of my professional life. I continue to do so in retirement.
Question Hello,
My name is Ajla, and I'm a student of English Language and Literature. The
topic of my diploma paper is Shakespeare as a writer of romance, with the
reference to The Tempest and The Winter's Tale.
I'm wondering if You could answer me how Shakespearian romance
influenced modern romance novels? Except for the perfect structure, fairy
tale elements and music, are there any other elements that I need to pay
attention on?
Thank You, Ajla.
Answer Hi, Ajla,
Thanks for calling upon "Allexperts" for suggestions to improve your paper on Shakespeare's romantic writing.
I'm a bit surprised that you picked the two plays you did as the best examples of Shakespeare's romances. Although they DO contain romantic elements, other plays might better exemplify Shakespeare's "romantic qualities."
You've already listed a few of the elements Shakespeare used to develop his romantic stories. Surely these elements continue to influence modern writers today. Others should be added in your paper.
No matter WHICH plays you choose, you should also mention Shakespeare's romantic word play, Like that found in "The Taming of the Shrew" for example. He uses magic in the Tempest to establish a romantic tryst. Much magic in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" heightens the romance of that play. His references to Greek and Roman mythology often hinge upon a love interest. Shakespeare's language itself, with its romantic metaphors and similes sustains and builds love interest.
Using the plays you've chosen, try to find examples of all of these elements to justify your list. Doing so will prove the worth of your paper. It will take some time and study, but it is a worthy adventure.
