-45) After Shakespeare went to London, he joined an acting group. He had no experience. He was merely a performer. (43) William Shakespeare was an important part of a troupe called the Lord Chamberlains Men. He eventually became an honored senior member. (11) Writing plays soon became a demanding business. Companies were always looking for new material. With few new plays, companies began paying for the plays. Once a play was sold it became the property of the company. (44-45) Shakespeare wrote 37 plays. The plays were separated into three basic categories: comedy, tragedy, and history. (Wadsworth 342) With Shakespeares vast influence on many different cultures, he tried and tested variations of grammar and word usage. He experimented, so the stuffy English language would not be so common and boring. Now, in todays language, a few of Shakespeares words have become used daily. (343) According to Ben Johnson, Shakespeare was to be a writer for all time to be highly acclaimed. He deserves applause by all playwrights past and present. Shakespeares works are timeless. (Kirsch 130) What makes Shakespeares works vary, is the interest of the reader. (129) Shakespeare conceals nothing and condemns nothing- because he is utterly unlike a schoolmaster or preacher- that the young then and the young now feel safe with him. (Wilson 53) The works of Shakespeare contain a strong and constant truth touching emotional and supernatural aspects of life. These realities make Shakespeares works vital even in todays learning institutions, and theatrical realms, accounting for his enormous success. Many people feel that he is well deserving of adulation and utmost attention. (Kirsch 127) John Dryden praised Shakespeare for his universal mind, that comprehended all characters and passions. (IX) In Shakespeares own day and time, no one ever faintly imagined what a huge success his works would become. No writer since William Shakespe...
