The spread of Shakespeare

The spread of Shakespeare People often think that Shakespeare’s popularity occurred because he was such a great writer and included “universal” themes. However, much has now been written about the use of Shakespeare’s work to transmit cultural values to colonized lands during the 1600’s-present day. In this paper, explore the ways that Shakespeare’s work was and is used as a tool of imperialism. Think about the ways that arts and culture and exported to other places to create similar values. Think about why so many countries have “Royal Shakespeare Theatres” or why his work is produced all around the world? What prominent narratives and values are deployed through his work? How might you understand imperialism through these texts? Include a full “Works Consulted” page as an attachment with your project. Think about other form of arts/culture that are exported as forms of imperial domination? Please define imperialism and its relationship to colonial domination in both historical and present day contexts and cite your resource for this definition. Citations must be scholarly works sources.