[header] How to read shakespeare for beginners [title] Select a play. [step] If you are able to choose your own play, pick something easy and something you might already be familiar with to start. Most editions will have a brief synopsis printed on the back cover.
[header] How to read shakespeare for beginners [title] Select a play. [step] If you are able to choose your own play, pick something easy and something you might already be familiar with to start. Most editions will have a brief synopsis printed on the back cover.
Below this brief synopsis, you'll need to draw up a character appropriate to play the play. In other words, you'll want to be familiar with the specific character that you will draw up. If you cannot find it online, you may be able to find it from apple or a specialty book store. The synopsis will provide you with other information on famous shakespeare plays. You can, however, pick a reference somewhere in the book itself which will allow you to refer to it when reading your own play. The synopsis should represent a level of literary originality that will excite you and inspire you to play your own play. If the play sounds intriguing, it might make for a good selection. [substeps] Romeo and juliet is often a good starting point because many of us are familiar with the " star-crossed lovers " plot.