TOTS: Journal 1

Before I read this, I thought about the first (and only) two plays that I read by William Shakespeare. The first play that I read was his romantic play, Romeo and Juliet. I really didn't appreciate because I couldn't understand sixty percent of what the characters were saying. The second play I read was The Tempest. I liked that one a little more because it had a lot of comedy, as well as some romance (as usual.) Upon think about what The Taming of the Shrew might be about, I figured there would be a lot of drama, a heavy amount of romance, as well as some humor. I think that because I am older, my requirements on what I like to read have changed a little bit, so I am a little cautious and exciting about reading this book. I don't think that the part that I read really changed my look on Shakespeare, I think that it really just taught me a little bit more about his life and his style of writing. I think one thing that I may view differently when I am reading this play, is certain moments in the writing. I liked how one section breaks down the way he writes. For example, when it says that Shakespeare’s opening scenes usual include unfamiliar word like feeze you, iwis and bestraught. I still think that he is a complex writer, so I am a little curious about reading The Taming of the Shrew.