Asked by Carl Wheezer

What's a surprising statement about William Shakespeare that can be used as a hook in an essay? I can't seem to find any and my essay is starting to sound quite repetitive lol.
Answered by Ms. Sue
I've always been intrigued by the fact that he left his "second best bed" to his wife in his will. But I don't see how that would work as your hook.

Read through some of these Shakespearean quotes for some ideas.

http://www.google.com/#q=shakespeare+quotes
Answered by Carl Wheezer
Interesting. I haven't heard about that fact, I should research into that as well. Thank you :)
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome. Good luck.
Answered by Carl Wheezer
Haha, appreciate it. Do you think ''The Greatest British/English Writer of All Time'' or something to that affect is a good title? Or is it a bit.. cliche?
Answered by Ms. Sue
I think you can find a better title.
Answered by Writeacher
Think about the times during which Shakespeare wrote.

After Henry VIII and all the turmoil he caused (English reformation, etc.)

After Henry's short-lived successors

During Elizabeth I's reign (including her near-constant problems with her cousin, Queen Mary of Scotland)
http://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-I

During James I's reign (James VI of Scotland, Mary's son). The <u>King James Version of the Bible</u> was translated and written during James' reign, too.

What can you say about a writer who was so prolific and so successful during both turbulent and relatively calm times?