In Shakespeare in love, characters with real emotions use the imaginary world of theatre for their own purpose.

The characters in Shakespeare in Love exploit the imaginary world of theatre to serve their own purposes of gaining independence, finding love, making money and escaping the confines of the real world, in a way which is still prevalent in even today’s entertainment industry.

Will Shakespeare is presented as an empty, shallow character whose talent as a writer, poet and playwright allows him to use the world of theatre, not only as a source of income, but also as a tool of sexual fulfilment. Initially this skill is made useful for luring several casual partners into his bed, including the promiscuous Rosaline. “Black Sue, Fat Phoebe, Rosaline, Burbage’s seamstress; Aprhodite, who does it behind the Dog and..” However, Will is hurt to find that Rosaline is expoiting those in the world of theatre, also servicing both Richard Burbage and Tilney for her own material needs and desires.

The turning point for Will is when he comes across his true love Viola.
His abilit...