Should Shakespeare still be taught in schools?

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Selected thesis

Shakespeare should still be taught in schools.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Studying Shakespeare helps students develop critical thinking skills.

  • Pro claim 2

    References to Shakespeare's works are pervasive in society.

  • Con claim 1

    Shakespeare's language can be challenging for students to understand.

  • Con claim 2

    It’s important to make space for greater diversity of authors in the curriculum.