Shakespeare is defiantly not overrated because he wrote many genius plays that have advanced the fields of theatre and literature. I do think that all the press and academic attention that is given to Shakespeare could pose as a disadvantage to the other writers of his time. Too much emphasis on Shakespeare could shun out student's exposure to other playwrights of his period. Regardless, saying that Shakespeare is simply not enough to truly understand Theatre and English literature because his works explored a wide range of themes and characters. Until today, there aren't many writers who have come up with the range and diversity of texts that have proven as entertaining to the general public as Shakespeare's. Shakespeare has become a brand name and an industry in the western world and not without reason.
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I definitely agree David, though I think that his texts are more than just entertainment. Shakespeare shed light on many different realms in Elizabethan times, even with his psychology throughout his relationships recorded in his sonnets.
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