Shakespeare is Extravagant

Descartes method of scrutiny aided me in reassuring that experience must precede judgment of an idea. I had not truly “known” that Shakespeare was a great writer. Certain circles always stressed that he was, and therefore I assumed it with out firsthand examination, and without scrutiny. Should I not doubt what I do not know to be firsthand truth! NO! Upon finishing "The Merchant of Venice" this week, I found Shakespeare an extravagant writer. Why did I assume so blindly before? No matter what opinion we have of something, we must examine why, and not blindly assume everything that we are told!