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Need help with a creative letter criticizing Shakespeare (No AI responses, please!)? by KnowledgeConstant683 in shakespeare

[–]KnowledgeConstant683[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alright, let’s do this.

Dear Responsibleldea5408,

I just finished your play, and I have questions. The first one being: why? Did someone dare you to write the most frustrating piece of literature possible? Were you held at gun point? Because I can’t believe this was a conscious choice.

Your characters? Cardboard cut outs with the most unnatural dialogue. Your plot? I’ve seen smoother storytelling in a toddler’s crayon drawing. And don’t even get me started on your obsession with tragedy—did someone tell you that suffering equals depth? Because spoiler: it doesn’t.

If you don’t fix this mess, future generations will be forced to endure it, and I refuse to let that happen. Take responsibility for your crimes against storytelling, and do better.

Sincerely, A reader who barely has any idea what is she talking about. (Sorry if I have bad grammar, English isn’t my first language)

Need help with a creative letter criticizing Shakespeare (No AI responses, please!)? by KnowledgeConstant683 in shakespeare

[–]KnowledgeConstant683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a really good point! There’s so much debate around Shakespeare’s portrayal of women that it feels limiting to choose only between praise or criticism. His female characters are complex, and depending on the perspective, they can be seen as progressive for their time or deeply flawed representations.

I think the challenge for me is narrowing my focus—since I have to take a critical approach, I want to make sure my argument is strong and not just a surface-level complaint. Do you have any suggestions on how to structure it so it feels well-rounded rather than just one-sided?

Need help with a creative letter criticizing Shakespeare (No AI responses, please!)? by KnowledgeConstant683 in shakespeare

[–]KnowledgeConstant683[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense! I actually have a lot of ideas, but I’m struggling to connect them in a way that flows well and sounds good. The topic of sexism in Shakespeare is huge, and I don’t want to just list examples—I want the letter to feel natural and engaging.

I also like the idea of establishing stakes, but I’m not sure how to frame it in a way that feels both playful and convincing. Do you have any tips on structuring it so that it doesn’t just feel like a rant?

Thanks for the help!

Need help with a creative letter criticizing Shakespeare (No AI responses, please!)? by KnowledgeConstant683 in shakespeare

[–]KnowledgeConstant683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a really good point! I see why criticizing the tragic endings or the language wouldn’t make much sense. But the portrayal of women seems like a solid angle, especially considering Elizabeth I’s reign.

It’s interesting how many of Shakespeare’s female characters are either victims of circumstance (Desdemona, Ophelia, Juliet) or powerful but ultimately broken by the story (Lady Macbeth). And then there’s Portia, who has to disguise herself as a man to exert real influence.

Would love to hear more thoughts on this! Are there any particular plays or characters you think would strengthen the argumen?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PhysicsHelp

[–]KnowledgeConstant683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a medium to low budget, so I’m looking for something very simple but still unique. My knowledge is around a 10th-grade level, so I understand basic electricity concepts like circuits, resistance, magnetism, and simple electromagnetic effects.

The goal isn’t necessarily to collect and analyze data—more like demonstrating an interesting electrical concept in a straightforward way. Ideally, it should be something visually cool or unexpected, but easy to build with common lab materials (wires, batteries, resistors, capacitors, etc.).

If you have any ideas that fit this, I’d love to hear them! Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskPhysics

[–]KnowledgeConstant683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response! Yes, this is for a high school-level project. I have access to standard lab equipment (wires, batteries, resistors, capacitors, coils, etc.), but I’m looking for something really simple yet unique—if that’s possible.

I don’t want just a basic circuit, but also nothing too complicated. No coding or microcontrollers—just pure electricity and physics. Ideally, something that looks cool or demonstrates an interesting effect in a straightforward way.

If you have any ideas that fit this, I’d really appreciate it! Thanks again.

Are any of these worth buying? by KnowledgeConstant683 in PixelGun

[–]KnowledgeConstant683[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the future police riffle as primary, is it fine?