Shakespeare's Relevance in the 21st Century Analytical Essay by Metro

This paper analyzes two of Shakespeare's plays and further shows how they are relevant to modern society. First, the paper gives an overview of Shakespeare's approach and style. Then, it describes the plot of "Richard the III" and the character of Richard himself. In particular, the paper notes how the audience must decide for themselves if they find Richard to be a sympathetic character. Next, the paper discusses "Romeo and Juliet" and why it is considered so entertaining. The paper concludes by stating that despite the analysis Shakespeare's plays often require, they still offer us entertainment, through dramatic series of events and ironic situations, as well as the knowledge of how something is going to end, but still making an audience spend the entire play hoping that it will not occur. This is what Shakespeare has to offer us as a modern 21st Century society, and this is what he remains one of the greatest literary minds to date.