Shakespeare's time was from about the middle of the end to the end of the Renaissance. One change from his time is woman's rights. Women were looked down upon when it came to many things like sailing and because of this, some became pirates. Two famous pirates from the renaissance were Grace O'Malley and Charlotte De Berry. Another change is that there were more governments with queens or kings and royalty/dynasties ruled instead of elected people.
It’s a Color if sincerity
The only figurative language it could be would be a pun.
