What does Tempest mean when she says that Shakespeare is "less the tights and garters--more the sons demanding answers from the

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Alex Ar [27]

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What does Tempest mean when she says that Shakespeare is "less the tights and garters--more the sons demanding answers from the

absence of their fathers"?
-My Shakespeare

Performance by Kate Tempest

English

1 answer:

lys-0071 [83] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-07T20:58:53+03:00

Answer:

She meant that Shakespeare's characters are proactive and are involved in matters that are really relevant to their lives.

Explanation:

Tempest's words show why Shakespeare is so influential today. His characters are involved in important narratives, which have an implicit relevance in their lives. These characters are proactive and seek answers to their inquiries, not caring about superfluous and irrelevant things, like clothes and appearance.