Shakespeare was a master character creator, and he invented and brought to life hundreds of Shakespeare characters in his many plays. This site section is a work in progress, as we work to build out in-depth character studies for all of Shakespeare’s major characters.
Read more about Shakespeare: Browse the complete list of Shakespeare’s sonnets, with opening lines and themes for each of the 154 poems.
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