tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581099872724683650.post712829327318681660..comments2024-01-20T05:36:17.500-06:00Comments on Bardfilm: William's Midsummer Dreams: Another Shakespeare-Related Young Adult Novelkjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14863005904313974654noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581099872724683650.post-18221347355995091512012-03-20T08:31:54.546-05:002012-03-20T08:31:54.546-05:00Thanks, Clara. You're right--it could have be...Thanks, Clara. You're right--it could have been an interesting device. However, it tends to say, "Hello! This is the Shakespeare part. Feel free to skip if it's too difficult."<br /><br />The fact that the protagonist is comfortable with the language is a point in the novel's favor, however. It suggests that, if we identify with the protagonist, we will enjoy and be comfortable with Shakespeare, too.<br /><br />Take care!<br /><br />kjkjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14863005904313974654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7581099872724683650.post-76060833379697431942012-03-10T11:40:32.874-06:002012-03-10T11:40:32.874-06:00This could have been used to interesting effect, i...This could have been used to interesting effect, if (for example) the font changes to a more modern one as the protagonist becomes more and more comfortable with the language and starts to "own" it. But it sounds as though (from the excerpt on the pages) he was fine with the language from the beginning.Clarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525833327080557061noreply@blogger.com