Shakespeare's Secret Faith in Catholicism
There are still theories on the true identification about William Shakespeare.
Around 230 years after Shakespeare's death, doubts began to be expressed about the authorship of the works attributed to him. Proposed alternative candidates include Francis Bacon, Christopher Marlowe, and Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford. Several "group theories" have also been proposed. Only a small minority of academics believe there is reason to question the traditional attribution, but interest in the subject, particularly the Oxfordian theory of Shakespeare authorship, continues into the 21st century.A poor young man from a village called Stratford-upon-Avon became a great actor and playwright in London. He took various topics and subjects related to living of the noble class and overseas. Where could he get such knowledge? Somebody else should have written those plays; there are still many people who think so.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare#Authorship
As proof, those who support any theory about the existence of true and hidden Shakespeare point at the fact that there were only a few documents or letters left and written by Shakespeare. The playwright and poet who produced so many works 500 years ago did not write almost any letters and other documents! Could you believe it?
However, it seems natural to regard William Shakespeare from Stratford-upon-Avon as the true great playwright Shakespeare. It is because he was such a genius. Nonetheless, it seems that it has been not yet perfectly found where, when, and how Shakespeare got such skills and knowledge about living of the noble class and overseas.
Shakespeare must have carefully and intentionally avoided writing letters and other documents. That is why scholars and researchers of today puzzle about the mystery.
Put simply, we have to take note of the religious situations in England 500 years ago. The conflict between those supported Catholicism and others who supported the Church of England was so severe under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. And, in circumstances around Shakespeare were many who supported Catholicism. Especially there must has been a certain Catholic religious figure who could help young Shakespeare go to London and join a theater. From such a Catholic religious figure Shakespeare must have learnt many necessary things for him to become a major playwright, including living of the noble class and overseas. But as it is dangerous to reveal his connection with such a Catholic religious figure, Shakespeare must have avoided writing letters and other documents that might give a clue about such relationship.
Therefore, scholars and researchers of today cannot find letters and documents that should have given more proof about Shakespeare's identity, if any.
Once Charles Chaplin said that he could not sense, in Shakespeare's works, any mean atmosphere that would reveal mean birth or non-noble birth of Shakespeare, and thus Chaplin suggested the works of Shakespeare were actually written by some noble man. But if Shakespeare had been influenced by a Catholic religious figure when he was young before becoming playwright, Chaplin's feeling could be understood.
If a historic figure really made great efforts to hide something about himself or herself, that somebody could be a mystery for scholars and researchers in later centuries.
In this context, another example is Christ Jesus. Mysteries surrounding about Christ Jesus must be a result of His avoiding revealing personal things about Himself. Christ Jesus even said to Peter and other Disciples not to reveal His identity. It must be reasonable to think that Christ Jesus forbade His Disciples revealing details of His family and His past. And this tradition must be reflected in the Gospels.
Luk 8:17 For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.
So, William Shakespeare might have been really trying hard to conceal his faith in Catholicism.
Some scholars claim that members of Shakespeare's family were Catholics, at a time when practising Catholicism in England was against the law. Shakespeare's mother, Mary Arden, certainly came from a pious Catholic family. The strongest evidence might be a Catholic statement of faith signed by his father, John Shakespeare, found in 1757 in the rafters of his former house in Henley Street. However, the document is now lost and scholars differ as to its authenticity.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare#Authorship
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