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Why does Shakespeare eliminate suspense by telling the audience that main characters will die?

William Shakespeare does not typically eliminate suspense by telling the audience that main characters will die. In fact, he often creates suspense by hinting at or foreshadowing the deaths of main characters, but without explicitly stating that they will die. This can create a sense of dread and uncertainty in the audience, as they wonder whether or not the character will survive.

There are a few instances where Shakespeare does explicitly state that a main character will die, but these are typically cases where the character's death is not a surprise. For example, in Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare makes it clear from the beginning that both Romeo and Juliet will die. However, he does not reveal exactly how or when they will die, which creates suspense and intrigue.

In general, Shakespeare uses a variety of techniques to create suspense in his plays, and eliminating suspense by telling the audience that main characters will die is not one of his common practices.

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