Question

Shakespeare’s historical plays dramatize the lives of English rulers during the Medieval era. Why are these plays not always historically accurate?
Shakespeare changed the facts to make a political or social statement.
Shakespeare did not have records of historical data that he could refer to.
Shakespeare wanted his plays to be funny and lighthearted, not educational.
Shakespeare changed the facts to please the monarchs of foreign countries.

Answer 1

The best answer to this question is the FIRST statement. Shakespearean plays aren't really always historically accurate because he changed the facts to make a political or social statement. His historical plays give an idea to the one's watching it about the happenings to both rich and poor people during the time.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. Shakespeare changed the facts to make a political or social statement.

Explanation:

While he provided social and political commentary about current events during the Elizabethan era in his plays, Shakespeare often changed the facts to fit popular public opinion. This is why his historical plays were not always historically accurate. They also depict how society was at the time in which the plays took place and often comment on Elizabethan society.