How is the dative case used typically? How are linking verbs?

Question

The dative case resembles what grammatical function in English?

Answer 1

The Shakespearian dialogue still is used in literary discussions, as well as in esoteric lectures, especially as SNL skits--Steve Martin, Wild and Crazy translators. The "Czech guys."

Answer 2

The dative case has gone out of use in modern English. "Whom" and "methinks" are expressions of ones that are used, but "methinks is very rarely used.

The indirect object of the verb may be placed between the verb and the direct object of the verb: "he gave me a book" or "he wrote me a poem."

The indirect object may also be expressed using a prepositional phrase using "to": "he gave a book to me.