The purpose of paraphrasing shakespeares text is to

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The purpose of paraphrasing Shakespeare’s text is to ?

(A)change the setting to modern day.

(B) make the language easier to understand.

(C)correct possible mistakes in the original plays.

(D) outline the relations among the characters.

The correct answer is option (B) make the language easier to understand.

Explanation:

The original Shakespearean works have a language that can be a bit difficult or strange for the reader.

The purpose of paraphrasing Shakespeare is to make reading easier for the reader.

Let's think of some Shakespearean phrases:

In Julius Caesar we have the phrase "Et tu, Brute?" and that is not written in any language we know. Paraphrased would be: "You too, Brutus?"

Consider also Hamlet:

"‘Tis now struck twelve; get thee to bed, Francisco." which a modern translation translates as ‘It’s just gone midnight,” said Bernardo. ‘Get off to bed, Franciso.’

In this way we can see how a paraphrase makes reading more understandable for us readers, therefore the correct answer is option B.

faithful servants eumaeus and philaetius:

his ragged vest then drawn aside disclosed the sign conspicuous, and the scar exposed: eager they view'd, with joy they stood amazed with tearful eyes o'er all their master gazed:

these servants know ulysses by the scar he got when he was a child - so when he showed them the mark, they immediately knew this is truly their master and they hugged him, finally starting to believe his words.