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No, Shakespeare's writing is of his time and place.
This position holds that Shakespeare's writing belongs to his own time and place, not the ages. It argues that the linguistic gap between the 16th century and now leaves him dated, that some of his work is exclusionary and bigoted, and that his plays are formulaic products of their era.
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- His work is exclusive and bigoted.Shakespeare's writings often indulge in racism and anti-semitism, making the audience which can read him without being demeaned far from universal.
- The linguistic gap between the 16th century and now makes Shakespeare datedShakespeare’s legacy has probably surpassed even his wildest imaginations. He has been the constant star showing direction to literature enthusiasts. However, with time his light has been steadily diminishing on account of the increasing brightness of modernization of the 21st century in different avenues including and especially language.
- Shakespeare's plays are formulaic, reflecting the trends of his timeA formulaic plot structure makes Shakespeare’s plays predictable. His larger than life characters who experience emotions in the extreme are not relatable in modern times.