Exam: Part 9

William Shakespeare was a true "Renaissance Man" because he had the biggest influence in classic literature.  His plays and poetry is still read up to this day.  The world in awe with his writings and plots of each play.  But what is a real Renaissance Man?  Well, he has to be skilled in multiple areas and must have a very broad base of knowledge.  Shakespeare is a good example because his writings will go down in history.  Although he does not walk the earth today, his spirit will always be heard through his writings.

Shakespeare knew a lot about history.  For example, his play, Julius Caesar, tells the story of the assassination of Rome's dictator and the events to follow after.  Although the dialog may not be historically correct, we know that what happened in the play was true.