"Looming over everything, of course, heart of the city, is the great Castle Shakespeare. You see it wherever you look. It rears its head into the clouds, reaching into the celestial sky, dominating everything around." These were some of the opening words of Fay Welden in her novel, "Letters to Alice". There are many reasons for Shakespeare's fame, including his profoundness, lifelike characters, historical value and uniquely beautiful language. On the surface, the comedies may …showed first 75 words of 476 total…

…showed last 75 words of 476 total…also uses imagery in his plays. For example, after receiving the forged message, Malvolio goes for a delusive walk in the sun - the sun being a symbol of foolishness. Why is it that Shakespeare has lasted through the centuries, while others have not? Shakespearean comedy is priceless; the value of studying it is immeasurable. The spell of Shakespeare ensnares all; through its depth, realistic characters, historical meaning and the sheer beauty of the words.