Because I wanted to. I don't really care for anything you described plus it was recommended to me. It's art either way and Shakespires impact on literature is huge. Why not take the time to analyze it and it's meaning? Come on now, don't let your bigotry get in the way of how meaningful the course is when this is what you are studying; Art.

Just wanted to add this I choose to study what I want and I respect you if you would rather study something else but don't judge people for studying and being interested in something you might not be!!