Question

In his comedies, Shakespeare is well known for

A. revealing great heroes as common fools.
B. an unusual use of Middle English.
C. fatally flawed characters.
D. the device of mistaken identity.

Answer 1

Answer: The device of mistaken identity.

Explanation: In his comedies, Shakespeare often employs two interesting devices:

* Mistaken identity. Either characters aren’t what they seem to be (appearing in disguise), or they mistake the identity of others (due to a spell, for example, as you’ll see in A Midsummer Night’s Dream).

* Fool or clown. This character may seem silly or mischievous, but he’s often wiser than some of the more respectable characters in the play.

Answer 2

c I think is the answer