Yes I read Romeo and Juliet in ninth grade, but other than that I really don't know a lot about Shakespeare. I absolutely loved Romeo and Juliet, however, so I can say that from my experience, I think he earned and deserved it. I'm not sure if he became popular during his own time or not, but I have a feeling though maybe he was known during his time, his real popularity and respect came much later.
To respond to him being as popular today with the internet and such, I think it could happen. But, just like it was back then, I don't think he'd be extremely respected until later after his death. I only think this if he had not existed before, though. Knowing him now, I don't think there's anyone now who could replace him or even "out do" him in his level on the "FANTASTIC LITERATURE" (hhahaha) scale. I can't make up my mind though, because from another angle, he might be even bigger than he was then because of the internet. Information spreads like wildfire now, so maybe he would be known and respected even quicker!
I don't know too much about him, like I said, so I don't have a very intelligent response, but that's what I have :)
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