We read too much Shakespeare at school, and view our parliamentary politics as dynastic drama, in which an impatient crown prince frets at his long subordination and begins to scheme for the throne he knows he merits, was promised and has earned.

Summary

This quote highlights the negative consequences of emphasizing Shakespeare's works in education and perceiving political dynamics as imbued with dynastic drama. It suggests that studying too much of Shakespeare leads individuals to perceive political scenarios through the lens of impatient crown princes, who feel entitled to power due to promises and merit. This can potentially distort our understanding of real-world politics, where schemes and ambition should not overshadow the importance of meritocracy and fair processes.

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