Ho-hum for Hallmark

Aadya Kuruvalli Opinions Editor

years of middle school and even performed it once, in 2017. From this, I can say the play does not carry the same weight “Macbeth” or one of Shakespeare’s other tragedies does.

I think it would be more worthwhile for freshman English classes to read “Romeo and Juliet,” like many other schools do. Despite its popularity, “Romeo and Juliet” is heavier than “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and it is easier to have open discussion about “Romeo and Juliet” because its plot is common knowledge. Additionally, freshmen could watch a variety of film adaptations, such as “Romeo + Juliet” (1996).

All in all, sophomores would receive an enriched, well-rounded curriculum from reading “Macbeth,” something they couldn’t have to the same extent by reading “Much Ado About Nothing.” I do agree with the decision to take “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” off the freshman reading list, although I think it would be beneficial to replace it with another play.