Shakespeare's Influence and Legacy

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Who called Shakespeare a writer 'not of an age, but for all time'?

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Ben Jonson

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What are Shakespeare's plays known for in terms of translation and performance?

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They are the most translated and most performed of any playwright's in the world.

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According to some, what is one reason for Shakespeare's continued popularity?

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He was a great storyteller.

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What does Harold Bloom argue Shakespeare gave to literature?

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Characters with personalities and weaknesses that we could relate to.

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What is the title of Harold Bloom's book that discusses Shakespeare?

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Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human.

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What do Shakespeare's characters resonate with, according to the text?

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People's emotions and experiences.

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What character is synonymous with cold, over-ambitious women?

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Lady Macbeth.

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What does Iago represent in Shakespeare's works?

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The dangers of jealousy and manipulation.

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How has Shakespeare influenced the English language?

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Certain words and sayings coined by him still exist today.

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Name a phrase commonly used that was coined by Shakespeare.

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'Break the ice'.