# Shakespeare — What’s Wrong with the World character guide

> Shakespeare in What’s Wrong with the World by G. K. Chesterton.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-what-s-wrong-with-the-world

## Who they are

The playwright, referenced as the pinnacle of English literature.

## In the story

### [IV: The Fear of the Past](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_s_wrong_with_the_world_se/chapters/iv-the-fear-of-the-past)

Cited as one of the great figures of the past whose achievements intimidate the modern mind.

### [II: Wisdom and the Weather](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_s_wrong_with_the_world_se/chapters/ii-wisdom-and-the-weather)

Cited alongside Milton and Shelley as poets who invoke the sky, linking weather-talk to pagan worship.

### [IV: The Romance of Thrift](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_s_wrong_with_the_world_se/chapters/iv-the-romance-of-thrift)

Referenced as a broader genius than one who could use all things in a dustbin.

### [XIII: The Outlawed Parent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_s_wrong_with_the_world_se/chapters/xiii-the-outlawed-parent)

Cited as an example of the grossness and humor that the poor share with the greatest literary figures.

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