How were stories with supernatural elements viewed differently in Shakespeare's time versus how they are viewed today? A. Audien
ces during Shakespeare's time only believed in things that could be explained rationally, unlike audiences today, who believe in the supernatural. B. Audiences during Shakespeare's time saw supernatural elements in a much more humorous light than today's audiences do. C. Audiences during Shakespeare's time were used to witches in their neighborhoods, so they didn't find them as scary as we do today. D. Audiences during Shakespeare's time considered witches and curses to be real and therefore much scarier than today's audiences would.
Answer: D. Audiences during Shakespeare's time considered witches and curses to be real and therefore much scarier than today's audiences would.
Explanation: Stories with supernatural elements were viewed differently in Shakespeare's time versus how they are viewed today because <u><em>audiences during Shakespeare's time considered witches and curses to be real and therefore much scarier than today's audiences would</em></u>. At that time people believed in witchcraft. People accused of witchcraft were convicted and put to death. Also, witches were supposed to cast spells on people who offended them, as happens in Macbeth. So with the appearance of the witches, the audience must have felt fear. The suspense of disbelief is not so easy today as it was in previous times when mass media were not available for all humans. Today supernatural beings represent the human desire to escape the daily routine.
