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The Bible formed a part of the cultural background which Shakespeare and his audience shared. He therefore felt at ease alluding to Biblical stories and texts and did so constantly.
He even took one of his titles from scripture: Measure for Measure. The passage is For with what judgement ye judge, ye shalbe judged, and with what measure ye mete, it shalbe measured to you again. (Matthew 7:2; Geneva Bible).
Shakespeare's characters quote from the Bible with ease: consider Hamlet's "O Jepthah, judge of Israel, what a treasure hadst thou." Polonius is unfortunately not aware of the story, so when he finds out that Jepthah's treasure was "one fair daughter who he loved passing well", he thinks it is flattery. Hamlet knows that it is not and that Jepthah, like Polonius, sacrificed his daughter for his own ends.
Shylock's use of a Biblical argument to justify charging interest on loans induces Antonio's sneering remark that "The devil can cite scripture to his own purposes."
What else can I help you with?
What version of the Bible did Shakespeare use?
The Geneva Study Bible The Geneva Study Bible
What is the only book available that has more languages than Shakespeare's plays?
the bible
Did William shakespeare use men and women for his plays?
No, women were not on his plays.
What 16Th century religious sect disapproved of Shakespeare's plays?
The Puritans disapproved of all plays whether or not they were by Shakespeare. They disapproved of such forms of entertainment, recommending listening to sermons and reading the Bible instead.
What two names did shakespeare use the most in his plays?
Yes he did.
What is a good website to study Shakespeare's plays?
I use Sparknotes.com
What style of writing did shakespeare use in his plays?
blank verse
Did Voltaire use Shakespeare as a source of plays?
Voltaire did not directly use Shakespeare as a source for his plays, but he was influenced by Shakespeare's work and admired his dramatic style. Voltaire criticized Shakespeare's use of emotional excess and his unconventional narrative techniques, yet he recognized the impact of Shakespeare on the theatrical landscape. In his own plays, Voltaire sought to blend classical traditions with new ideas, drawing from various influences, including Shakespeare's emphasis on character and human emotion.
Did shakespeare use the word DARN in any of his plays or writings?
No, simply.
What describes plays in Shakespeare's time?
I'd use the word entertaining.
Which type of poetry did shakespeare often use in his plays?
Shakespeare and his contemporaries often used blank verse (unrhymed iambic pentameter) for the dialogue in their plays.
What was Shakespeare's use storms for his plays?
Storms appear most prominently in the plays The Tempest and King Lear.
