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. :)
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I think that this sentence would be compound if you don't include the word 'and' in your clauses.
<span>Of carrying his pillow in his teeth; "
"Anything they put in for furniture
</span>Mark Anthony was able to "unleash the dogs of war" and cause the plebeians to<span>
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he is sad and feels guilty
