In chapter 6, Foster continues with his discussion on intertextuality. This time, he focuses only on Shakespeare and the Shakespearean tradition. It’s important for one to be familiar with some of Shakespeare's work such as " All the world's a stage / And all the men and women merely players,", because of its commonness around the world. Foster says that a Shakespearean reference adds value to a literary work due to its popularity. Also, Foster states that Shakespeare supplies a base for writers in order for them to develop, share and trade ideas Additionally, as readers, we participate in creating meaning to a writer's work by utilizing our imagination. Foster's book, How to Read Literature Like a Professor, is targeted towards teenagers
