1. “All the world’s a stage” – The Age of the Online Persona
Long before we had perfectly curated Instagram feeds and TikTok trends, Shakespeare nailed it: we’re all just actors in this grand play. Whether we’re chatting in group texts or sharing Stories, we’re constantly putting on a show for our online audience, just like Jaques pointed out in As You Like It.
2. “Brevity is the soul of wit” – Tweets Before Twitter
Shakespeare had a knack for packing a punch with just a few words. His clever one-liners, especially in Hamlet and Much Ado About Nothing, could easily compete with today’s best tweets. If he were around now, he’d definitely have that blue checkmark and a massive following.