The Classics/

     In school, we are forced to read and analyze different works of literature. These works include plays, novels, epics, and short stories. As we read, I realize how the author constructs their works of art is meant to be viewed a specific way by the audience. Plays are meant to be seen, while short stories and novels are meant to be read. But on the other hand, some epics were meant to be told orally. These are key factors that we must pay attention to while reading these works. But the real question is, why we even read them if their purpose was to be heard or seen? The answer is the techniques that different authors used. Shakespeare's poetry and use of other literary devices was unprecedented. The literary culture had never seen works like his before which make them unique and impossible not to study. Oral epics are classic and encompass much of a specific culture. Not only do they serve as a literary device, but also as an historical one. In conclusion, classics are classic for a reason and should be read.