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When Shakespeare was writing, he wasnt writing for stuff to lie on the page it was supposed to get up and move around
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"When Shakespeare was writing, he wasn't writing for stuff to lie on the page; it was supposed to get up and move around"

- Ken Kesey

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This quote by Ken Kesey is referring to the truth that when Shakespeare was composing his plays, he was not just writing words on a page, however he was developing a living, breathing story that was implied to be carried out on phase. He was composing for actors to bring his words to life, and for audiences to be moved by the story. Shakespeare was a master of developing brilliant characters and powerful emotions that might be felt by the audience. He was writing for the stage, and for the audience to be handled a journey. His words were suggested to be spoken, not just check out. He was composing for the story to come alive and move around, not just push the page.
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Ken Kesey This quote is written / told by Ken Kesey between September 17, 1935 and November 10, 2001. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 34 other quotes.

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