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    Some perplexing social issues, such as bigotry and envy, have passed from one generation to the next, affecting those that suffer from them. William Shakespeare, a well-known poet, often wrote plays including these controversies. One of these plays, Othello, is about a black man named Othello who faces prejudice due to his ethnicity. He is a proud and capable general in battle, which has won him the favor of the senate. Yet his place in society as a Moor keeps him feeling insecure when it…

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    and Ethnic studies to analyze the play “Othello” by William Shakespeare. Racism is clearly manifested throughout the play, Othello was written some time between 1600 and 1605. In a time were ethnic minorities were so unimportant that they were almost ignored, then suddenly a black man rises and has a position of a general in Venice, and is a well respected and trusted by his white leader. (Mahmoud, 2012) Othello was…

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    Renaissance's people believed in the possibilities of human thought and creation. They were waiting for a new born evil spirit. William Shakespeare was an artist from this time period whose many accomplishments impacted the world and reflected the values of the Renaissance. William Shakespeare had many accomplishments. William Shakespeare had worked in The London Theatre. Shakespeare changed and invented words. He invented new vocabulary that we use today. He also made up different spellings…

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    William Shakespeare, known as “Bard of Avon”, was and is still regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. He is often called England’s national poet. Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, actor, dramatist, and many other theatre occupations. His works within the arts have diversified from over 38 plays, 154 sonnets, narrative poems, and verses all being translated into several living languages. Famous plays like Romeo & Juliet and Henry have been idolized within the arts for…

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    a person no matter if it’s in a bibliography or a fictional book. Authors tell us about their characters in different ways, such as William Shakespeare, he builds up his characters buy letting the reader know about them in creative ways, such as his character Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth is one of the main characters in the play Macbeth written by William Shakespeare,…

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    William Shakespeare: Literary Genius "You know someone said that the world's a stage and each of us must play a part." --Elvis Presley. This someone is none other than William Shakespeare. He is one of the most well-known playwrights and is openly quoted quite often. His work teaches many lessons that are very beneficial to society. Shakespeare benefitted society by inspiring many playwrights and authors, creating very relatable and intricate characters and writing many plays that connect…

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    to mind when you think about literature? I think of individuality, originality, talent, and greatness. These words plus many more describe William Shakespeare. Throughout the centuries, there have been many authors, poets, and novelists who have left an enormous impact in literature. Shakespeare would definitely be at the top of that list. William Shakespeare was baptized on April 26, 1564, but the actual date of his birth is unknown. It is assumed that he was born on April 23, 1564 in…

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    Have you ever heard of William Shakespeare, an English Poet? You may have heard of Shakespeare if you ever studied the English language. Shakespeare is studied in many English Classes, and has created plays like “Romeo and Juliet”. William Shakespeare is considered one of the most greatest playwrights of all times. Shakespeare always had a unique style of writing, and language in his plays. His plays brought entertainment to the rich and the poor, people would gather around to watch his…

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    William Shakespeare is considered as one of the greatest writer in the world, that once lived. He wrote so many plays and sonnets and to be more exact, it was 37 plays and 154 sonnets. William Shakespeare did not only write plays, he also acted them out, he was an actor and performed at the Global Theater. He was born in April 23, 1564 at Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom and died at April 23, 1616 at the same place he was born. He had three nicknames, Bard of Avon, Swan of Avon and The Bard.…

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    William Shakespeare was a man of art. He had the power of putting words in such ways that it lead to feeling the character 's pain or joy. He is the reason why our vocabulary today is so big. William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564. He was the third of the eight children in his family. However, despite his future, he was not born into nobility nor wealth and grew up far from the cultural ways of London. Though he did not go to a university due to his father’s financial problems, he…

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