What characterizes the cultural shift in how Shakespeare’s plays are regarded?
A) They were originally performed for small elite audiences but are now more popular with working-class people.
B) They were originally very modest and understated, but are now associated with graphic violence.
C) They were originally created for performance before mass audiences, but are now more associated with high culture.
D) Shakespeare’s plays have always been reserved for elites with discerning tastes.
Answer: C
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