This week I am a bit apprehensive about Romeo and Juliet. Since i was little, I have heard the great yet scary stories about his wording, especially in sixth grade, where I had to participate in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. I was properly introduced to his strange descriptions and wording. The play was not as difficult as I thought it would be, but I had a suspicion that it was simplified. I also volunteered at the library, and curious about his literature, I decided to look through some of his plays. A few seconds of flipping through Hamlet was enough to ensure a place in my heart where I would always fear Shakespeare’s plays. Since then, I have not touched another play or sonnet by him. Now, in ninth grade, I am hoping that it will not be as difficult as I thought back then. I am hoping to “re-experience” Shakespeare and be able to enjoy his plays and story lines now that I am older.
