Literature

The passage from Hamelt  refers to mans nature broadly, and specifically to his own issues. This is made evident, in the line that for some vicious mole of nature in them and again in the line being natures livery or fortunes star In both passages, and actually through out the whole piece, Hamlet is decrying his fact and nature, in the sense, that he is by no means different and is subject to from that particular fault, the dram of evil, doth all the noble substance often dout, to his own scandal. It is apparent with the previous passage that he is talking about himself and his nature as opposed to his character.

Love and Taming of the Shrew.
In Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare is commenting on fact that love can be blind. Though, she is tortured or harassed into submission, which in itself speaks of a blindness, Katherine concludes with giving a well reasoned reply on the merits of being a good wife. In this sense, she is blind to the abuse, blind to the evil that has been done, but, is able to love him as a good wife should. 

Hamlet and Literary critique.
The play Hamlet receives a lot of attention and critique due to its nature. There are so many themes in the play as to make it a virtual treasure chest of literary debate. From oedipal symbolism, to debates on existence to be or not to be there are so many ideas floating around that it makes a prime target for discussion and debate.

Richard III and the nature of evil.
Ill marry Warwicks youngest daughter. What, though I killd her husband and his father This line, speaks to the nature of evil he is ambitious, jealous and cruel. Not one to let evil irony slide, Richard III mockingly speaks the line above, and with such, becomes the personification of evil. Additionally, his physical stature speaks of the nature of evil in the line rudely stampd and deformed, unfinishd, who cannot strut before a wanton ambling nymph In this sense, the nature of evil is deformed and ugly.  As for becoming evil Richard IIIs motivations become clear in the line  I am determined to prove a villain  And hate the idle pleasures of these days.  With this line, it is suggested that the nature of evil is willed, and done so by conscious acts, in which Richard III commits plenty of. 

Midsummer Nights Dream and the Audience. 
Audiences enjoy this play and story because the themes are more or less timeless. For any one who has experienced unrequited love, jealousy, regret  then the play speaks to the soul. (and I am pretty sure we all have had these feelings to a greater or lesser extent.) Additionally, because the play deals with these concepts in a comedic way, it escapes the feeling of preachy- ness that would otherwise accompany a play about the dire consequences of making someone love you.   The line love is sincere, yet deceives and is deceived also speaks to the seriousness of love, though dealt with in a humorous way.  It is for this reason, and the fact that the play is just plain fun, that audiences still enjoy it today. Timelessness of the themes, humorous angle to serious questions,  and a rich dynamic dialog, make this play a favorite in present, and more than likely will  make it a favorite in the future.