Biberman's analysis explores how adaptations of Shakespeare's works highlight the evolving behavior and psychology shaped by cultural shifts. He challenges Harold Bloom's assertion that Shakespeare invented our understanding of humanity, arguing instead that modern culture often rejects the behaviors depicted in his plays. Through detailed examinations of key works like Hamlet and King Lear, Biberman illustrates how contemporary interpretations reflect a repressed and altered sense of 'the human,' emphasizing the significance of adaptation in understanding Shakespeare's characters.
