We have all certainly heard the expression “the pen is mightier than the sword” and as Hamlet states when he realizes the power of words: “I will tell her daggers, but not any I will use none" (Hamlet 3.2: 366). William Shakespeare is one of the most important writers in history and probably the most notable, particularly for his use of language. I believe that Shakespeare constantly uses the awareness that language is power to his advantage in all his works. From the themes of power, control, disguise, deception and manipulation, there remains the underlying theme that ties all of these together: the power of language and what makes it resonate even today is its use of discretion and subtlety to tie together the complexities of humanity and art. Shakespeare demonstrates that he can use language in surprising ways that move both the audience and the characters in the play same time, for example Henry's speeches in Henry V. Through his use of language, he is able to manipulate and control the audience and the characters exemplified. from Richard to Richard III. He is also able to dominate and subjugate characters in special ways like that of a chess master and completely deceive other characters like Iago does in Othello. Shakespeare fully explains and guides his thoughts on language and his person through Hamlet. I firmly believe that Shakespeare uses the power of language to fully engage the audience and his characters, misdirect them by hinting at larger truths, and demonstrate his abilities as a writer and artist by uniting all of his themes cohesively. Understanding how Shakespeare uses language in this way and his art demonstrates to the fullest how...... middle of paper ......r 58.2 (2000): 69. Expanded Academic ASAP. Network. November 29, 2013.Shakespeare, William. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. The necessary Shakespeare. Ed. David Bevington. New York: Pearson Longman, 2014. 546-603. Print.Shakespeare, William. The tragedy of King Richard III. Ed. David Bevington. New York: Pearson Longman, 2014. 271-325. Print.Shakespeare, William. The Life of King Henry the Fifth. The necessary Shakespeare. Ed. David Bevington. New York: Pearson Longman, 2014. 412-457. Print.Shakespeare, William. Othello, the Moor of Venice. The necessary Shakespeare. Ed. David Bevington. New York: Pearson Longman, 2014. 605-655. Print.Simone, Giovanni. “Unlocking the English Language.” The New Leader 74.7 (1991): 19+. Business and society asap. Network. 1 December 2013"Who said so?" Wilson Quarterly 30.3 (2006): 78+. Opposing points of view in context. Network. 4 December. 2013.