Mason Carter

Absolutely. You can't talk about Shakespeare without talking about the Globe Theater. You know, that super iconic open air space where almost all his plays were performed for the first time.

Absolutely. You can't talk about Shakespeare without talking about the Globe Theater. You know, that super iconic open air space where almost all his plays were performed for the first time.

It wasn't just a building, you know, it was like the statement. See, unlike all the fancy indoor theaters back then, the ones for the wealthy people, the globe was open to everybody. So commoners would be right there with the nobles shoulder to shoulder experiencing the magic of Shakespeare together.

It wasn't just a building, you know, it was like the statement. See, unlike all the fancy indoor theaters back then, the ones for the wealthy people, the globe was open to everybody. So commoners would be right there with the nobles shoulder to shoulder experiencing the magic of Shakespeare together.

Yes, exactly. And Shakespeare, he knew how to use that space, how to create this immersive experience that everyone could enjoy no matter their social standing. I mean, he was a genius with dramatic structure, unforgettable characters and a real knack for spectacle.

Yes, exactly. And Shakespeare, he knew how to use that space, how to create this immersive experience that everyone could enjoy no matter their social standing. I mean, he was a genius with dramatic structure, unforgettable characters and a real knack for spectacle.

For sure. The way stories are told, even just the design of many theaters, it all goes back to him. But what blows me away is that even after all this time, his work still connects with us on this like personal level.

For sure. The way stories are told, even just the design of many theaters, it all goes back to him. But what blows me away is that even after all this time, his work still connects with us on this like personal level.

Exactly. And that's the amazing thing about it. There's no right way to enjoy Shakespeare. Read the plays, watch them, listen to them, even try writing your own sonnet. It's about finding what works for you and then just letting those words do their thing.

Exactly. And that's the amazing thing about it. There's no right way to enjoy Shakespeare. Read the plays, watch them, listen to them, even try writing your own sonnet. It's about finding what works for you and then just letting those words do their thing.

Yes. And you never know. Maybe you'll even find yourself using a Shakespearean phrase or two in your own life. Right. Wouldn't that be something?

Yes. And you never know. Maybe you'll even find yourself using a Shakespearean phrase or two in your own life. Right. Wouldn't that be something?

Ah, yes, that's a big one. And it's definitely sparked a lot of debate, especially considering when Shakespeare was writing. I mean, Elizabethan England wasn't exactly known for its, how do you say it, progressive views on gender equality.

Ah, yes, that's a big one. And it's definitely sparked a lot of debate, especially considering when Shakespeare was writing. I mean, Elizabethan England wasn't exactly known for its, how do you say it, progressive views on gender equality.

That is the million dollar question. And honestly, people are still trying to figure it out. And to really get into it, we have to look at the women themselves.

That is the million dollar question. And honestly, people are still trying to figure it out. And to really get into it, we have to look at the women themselves.

Oh, for sure. And Lady Macbeth, she's a really interesting one. I mean, she's strong, she's smart, and she is not afraid to go after what she wants, even if it means breaking some rules. But, you know, in the end, all that ambition leads to her downfall.

Oh, for sure. And Lady Macbeth, she's a really interesting one. I mean, she's strong, she's smart, and she is not afraid to go after what she wants, even if it means breaking some rules. But, you know, in the end, all that ambition leads to her downfall.

Exactly. And don't forget about Rosalind from As You Like It. Witty, resourceful, and like she straight up disguises herself as a man so she can navigate all the drama going on in the forest of Arden. I mean, Shakespeare is using Rosalind to explore gender roles and like flip those societal expectations on their head in a way that's still kind of mind blowing today.

Exactly. And don't forget about Rosalind from As You Like It. Witty, resourceful, and like she straight up disguises herself as a man so she can navigate all the drama going on in the forest of Arden. I mean, Shakespeare is using Rosalind to explore gender roles and like flip those societal expectations on their head in a way that's still kind of mind blowing today.