There is certainly merit to the argument that Shakespearean plays are best understood when acted out instead of just being read as traditional literature. Shakespeare's plays were originally written to be performed on stage, and they were meant to be experienced as live theater.

When a play is performed, the audience is able to see the actors' facial expressions, hear their tone of voice, and witness the action and movement on stage. This can help to bring the play to life and make it easier to understand and follow the plot and characters.

In addition, Shakespeare's language is often complex and difficult to understand, especially for students who are not used to reading older forms of English. Seeing the play performed can help to clarify the meaning of the language and make it more accessible to modern audiences.

However, this does not mean that reading Shakespeare's plays as literature is completely without value. Reading the plays can help students to analyze the language, explore the themes and motifs, and deepen their understanding of the characters and their motivations.

Ideally, a complete study of Shakespeare would include both reading and performance. By reading the play first, students can gain a deeper understanding of the language and themes, and then seeing the play performed can help to bring those ideas to life and make the play more engaging and memorable.
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