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Everyday Shakespeare

Word of Mouth

CHAPTER

Shakespeare's Representation of Social Situations and the Power of Memorable Speech

This chapter examines how social situations and experiences shape Shakespeare's plays, allowing him to accurately represent lower strata of society and create memorable words that can be easily quoted. It also explores the importance of oracy and how Shakespeare's plays provide a safe space to explore emotions and thoughts.

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