“I’ll prove more true than those that have more cunning to be strange.” Juliet’s proclamation of love for Romeo in the famous balcony scene spoke out to me. While admitting her own weakness, she shows the depth of her love and her earnestness. This particular line made me respect her and want to root for her love. The power of words in moving others is something I can respect as an avid reader and literature nerd. Before, I loved reading just for pleasure. The world of fantasy intrigued me, and I couldn’t move on. However, high school opened a new portal: reading for the fun of learning.
Although it took a while before I appreciated Shakespeare, I’ve always loved reading books, so it wasn’t a surprise. Books were my most loyal companions during my childhood, dedicated to fending off loneliness and boredom. As a child, my childhood consisted of the rest of my family being too busy to play with me. The rowdiness and the sizzling of grilled meat in my parents’ restaurant left little chances for me to talk with them. My friends lived a distance too far for my short legs to reach. Instead, my constant partner was books. Books would transport my young self to other worlds, allowing me to explore the wilderness within my compact room. I’d sit in a comfy armchair and take a whiff of years-old books,
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Shakespeare gave me the motivation to search for hidden meanings in the language and also to focus closely on the character’s improvement or retrogression.While the language was difficult and at times, impossible to comprehend, Shakespeare’s prowess as a playwright shone through and managed to convey a compelling tragic tale between star-crossed lovers. I grew more interested in literature, and I wanted to be more explorative with other genres. I’m now delving into dramatic literature and historical novels as a side interest. The next on my to-do list: