The purpose of paraphrasing Shakespeare's text is to change the setting to modern day. make the language easier to understand. correct possible mistakes in the original plays. outline the relations among the characters.

Paraphrasing the works of the, "Bard of Avon", was mainly to transform them to modern day context.

Explanation:

No. 1 Shakespeare's complete works are considered to be a master piece of all times.

No. 2. Their purpose of paraphrasing is to make them modern in the present circumstances and situations.

No. 3. Paraphrasing it to the present context is also to make it grammatically correct and present in a modern style.

No. 4. However, effort should be given to keep the Victorian style of presentation.