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I disagree with much of what is presented by #DisruptTexts on this page. 1/5 https://disrupttexts.org/2018/10/25/5-disrupting-shakespeare/
“Any [every] playwright” doesn’t have literary merit. And some have more than others. Artists aren’t equally skilled.
Some authors—certainly Shakespeare—are universal and timeless. Others are not.
To believe this removes the possibility of critical judgment. 2/5
![“Any [every] playwright” doesn’t have literary merit. And some have more than others. Artists aren’t equally skilled.Some authors—certainly Shakespeare—are universal and timeless. Others are not. To believe this removes the possibility of critical judgment. 2/5](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EqhEyb4XAAAoBMv.jpg "“Any [every] playwright” doesn’t have literary merit. And some have more than others. Artists aren’t equally skilled.Some authors—certainly Shakespeare—are universal and timeless. Others are not. To believe this removes the possibility of critical judgment. 2/5")
Some authors—certainly Shakespeare—are universal and timeless. Others are not.
To believe this removes the possibility of critical judgment. 2/5
Does the phrase “if you must teach him” imply that #DisruptTexts would rather we not teach Shakespeare?
There is never “the only responsible way” (one way) to teach literature. Part of the joy of teaching literature is that it can be approached in many ways. 3/5
There is never “the only responsible way” (one way) to teach literature. Part of the joy of teaching literature is that it can be approached in many ways. 3/5
Shakespeare is the “paragon” of English language. This doesn’t mean that other languages are less valuable. If one says Vergil is the paragon of Latin, this doesn’t dismiss English. 4/5
This statement deserves scrutiny. Its certainty in speaking for all readers is troubling. 5/5
Ugh. In the second tweet, I should have written: “To NOT believe this removes the possibility of critical judgment.”
