"You're a fishmonger!" By taking a closer look at Shakespeare's words--specifically his insults--we see why he is known as a master playwright whose works transcend time and appeal to audiences...
========== Translator: Bedirhan CinarWhy do we cringe
when we hear "Shakespeare?"If you ask me, it's usually
because of his words.All those thines and thous and thereforesand wherefore-art-thous
can be more than a little annoying.But you have to wonder,
why is he so popular?Why have his plays been made and remade
more than any other playwright?It's because of his words.Back in the late 1500s and early 1600s,that was the best tool that a person had,and there was a lot to talk about.However, most of it was pretty depressing.You know, with the Black Plague and all.Shakespeare does use a lot of words.One of his most impressive accomplishments
is his use of insults.They would unify the entire audience;and no matter where you sat, you could
laugh at...
