. Even if the characters are kings, ghosts, or magical beings, they still feel human. Johnson said that these characters fit their age, class, and gender. The author says,

“Shakespeare is above all writers, at least, above all modern writers, the poet of nature, the poet that holds up to his readers a faithful mirror of manners and of life.” 

Common Human Emotions: Shakespeare wrote about all kinds of feelings. His plays have love, jealousy, happiness, sorrow, ambition, and kindness. These feelings are found in all people and at all times. Johnson praised Shakespeare for showing both the good and the bad sides of life. This made his work full of natural truth.

Mix of Joy and Sorrow: In real life, we laugh and cry. Shakespeare’s plays also do the same. He mixes comedy and tragedy in one story. Some people disliked this, but Johnson supported it. He said life is a mix, so plays should be too. Johnson praises this mixing followingly.

“Shakespeare has united the powers of exciting laughter and sorrow not only in one mind but in one composition.” 

In termination, Johnson called Shakespeare the “poet of nature” because he understood people deeply. His plays show real characters, natural emotions, and the truth of life. He wrote what he saw in the world around him. This honest style made his works loved by all.