Shakespeare's marriage to Anne Hathaway was controversial mainly due to the age difference between them, as she was 8 years older than him. Additionally, their marriage was rushed, possibly because Anne was already pregnant at the time. This led to speculation and rumors regarding the circumstances of their relationship.
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Kevin Doyle had relations with her.
Most definately, however same sex marriage is slowly starting to become acceptable - with many opposers of course. I envisage a future where same sex marriage will be as common as other type of marriage.
His marriage, the birth of his children, his becoming a sharer in a theatrical company, the grant of arms to his father were all events important to Shakespeare.
The idea that gay and lesbian citizens should possess the same civil rights as other citizens is somehow controversial to some people. The idea that gays and lesbians should be afforded legal recognition of their relationships, including the usual benefits and responsibilities of legal marriage, is controversial to some people. The idea that a minority can be denied civil rights based on either somebody's religion or the fact that they have always been denied equal rights is controversial to some people.
The controversy is caused by bigotry and hatred under the guise of religious belief.
Probably either Sonnet 18 ("Shall I compare thee to as summer's day") or Sonnet 116 ("Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments")
yes he was very proud of his sons job
John and Mary Arden, Shakespeares parents, did encourage Shakespeare
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In some cultures, the ritual of marriage is used to bind the woman to the man -- in effect, causing him to take possession of her. Obviously, this is a controversial issue, but it is deeply embedded in some cultures.
She is trying to convince her audience that women should have mastery in marriage, which was a controversial position.