By 'author of the essay reading Shakespeare' do you mean us readers?
As, I'm currently doing right try and read classical novels like 'How to kill a mockingbird'. There's no need to rush if it's the first time reading, the more you read (or few of classicals) you will kind off get what the author is making the character speaking. Also understanding the aspect of the story. :)
Answer:
The correct answer is B. Intertext.
Explanation:
Intertextuality refers to both implicit and explicit references to other texts in a text. It has been said that a writer writes all of his texts on the basis of other books he has read, or perhaps based on his entire life experience. On the other hand, from the reader's point of view, it can be said that all texts are always interpreted in relation to some of the texts that precede them and in relation to the reader's life experience and situation. Thus, intertextual references can be observed in all literature and in culture in general.
