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It has been 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare. Why do you think he is still

relevant? Why do we study him in English? What is it about this man that is so interesting and
intriguing to us?

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Answer:

his plays were varied in topic and covered a range of social, political and religious themes which are still relevant in today's world.

Step-by-step explanation:

the language Shakespeare uses appealed to both the elite and the lower classes. even though we currently think it is outdated, Shakespeare created some of the language we use today and added over 1000 words to the dictionary.

additionally, his own life is of interest as he started as a farm boy and became a famous actor and playwright

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