Shakespeare: Common Knowledge in Society Almost everywhere you go in America or even the world, people have heard of William Shakespeare. His name is probably one of the most common in our society today, and has been since his time. But has anyone ever wondered why? Why do we, as a society, read the works of William Shakespeare? The answer is simple and that is to have common knowledge in our societies. So many different groups of people can be brought together with Shakespeare's works, for discussions, discussions and more. The timeless ideas that are introduced in his plays are something that everyone can identify with, which in the big picture could unite all societies. If a person is walking down the street talking to their friend about love and they mention the opera Romeo and Juliet and someone walking nearby hears them, they will understand what they are talking about. This is called common knowledge. Because Shakespeare put so many ideas that are part of everyday life, even nowadays people can always relate to them. Love, hate, madness, jealousy and anger are just some of the countless ideas included in his works. Regardless of the situation in Kosovo or which team will win the Stanley Cup final, there will always be these ideas in the world. Anyone can relate to the ideas contained in Shakespeare's works, that's what makes them so great. No matter how advanced the world becomes or no matter what kind of wars we fight, these feelings will always be present. Love is in everyday life, if not intimate, then parental. Hate, like the war going on right now, is in everyday life. People have always been entertained by these ideas and feelings, but at the same time they become closer to each other and are more open-minded and educated. Common knowledge is a great thing to have. Even though we speak different languages ​​around the world, we can all identify with the feelings expressed in Shakespeare's works. Knowledge is something that almost everyone craves, and the more everyone knows about a topic, the more questions are raised about it and from that comes more reflections and therefore, in the long run, comes more knowledge. It's a continuous cycle that never stops. No matter how different we think we are, as a human race, the feelings that emerge in Shakespeare's works unite us in spirit..