When writing an essay, an author produces multiple drafts before they finally have a product that they are satisfied with. With each draft, the language becomes more coherent, the ideas are better supported, and the paper greatly improves overall. So why should Shakespeare be any different? Like any author, Shakespeare would edit and revise his work, but the reason why he was such an exceptional writer was not due to his editing skills, but because his focus was on revising his work to appeal to an audience. Shakespeare’s writing was tailored for public performance rather than private consumption; instead of “form following function,” Shakespeare allowed the rules of theatrical performance to drive his writing.
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