I will tell you why. So shall my anticipation prevent your discovery, and your secrecy to the King and Queen moult no feather. I
have of late- but wherefore I know not- lost all my mirth, forgone all custom of exercises; and indeed, it goes so heavily with my disposition that this goodly frame, the earth, seems to me a sterile promontory; this most excellent canopy, the air, look you, this brave o'erhanging firmament, this majestical roof fretted with golden fire- why, it appeareth no other thing to me than a foul and pestilent congregation of vapours. What a piece of work is a man! how noble in reason! how infinite in faculties! in form and moving how express and admirable! in action how like an angel! in apprehension how like a god! the beauty of the world, the paragon of animals! And yet to me what is this quintessence of dust
Shakespeare is a strong writer regardless. He does not fully develop his ideas so the reader can have the "right" imagery in their minds. Shakespeare needs more work on scenes and stage.
Explanation:
Shakespeare is being critiqued. He is a good old writer but however lacks some development.