In the final installment of Bex Roden’s series, "Exploring the Evolution of English through Three Famous Texts," she explores Early Modern English with Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Often seen as challenging, Shakespeare's language is surprisingly close to today's English. This post highlights how Early Modern English, shaped by the Great Vowel Shift and the printing press, paved the way for modern linguistic norms, showcasing Shakespeare's enduring impact on language and literature.