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Scott Newstok on How to Think Like Shakespeare

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Engaging with Shakespeare: Education as a Living Dialogue

This chapter explores the purpose of education through literature, focusing on the challenges and joys of teaching classic texts like Shakespeare. It emphasizes the importance of fostering critical thinking and personal engagement with literature as a dynamic conversation across generations. The discussion advocates for a deeper understanding of texts, urging students to view themselves as active participants in the creative process rather than passive learners.

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