“Shakespeare's Sister” exemplifies the critical elements that most essays should possess by making a point very effectively. In the essay “Shakespeare's Sister,” Virginia Woolf creates a fictional story to persuade her readers. The essay creates a story to exemplify the role of women in the Renaissance era. Create a hypothetical situation where Shakespeare has a sister. The story demonstrates the inequalities of women during its time and examples of these situations. "Shakespeare's Sister" is an effective essay thanks to the usual choice of words, the use of hypothetical situations and the vivid story. Woolf's use of sentimental word choice shows the roles women played in Shakespeare's time. Judith, Woolf's fictional character, attempts to join the local theater, but receives an unsatisfactory response from the theater owner. The author informs how Judith is regarded, “he shouted something about poodles dancing and women acting: no woman, he said, could be an actress” (566). Women in Shakespeare's time were looked down upon whether talented or not. Although unfortunately, this isn't the last time men have disrespected Judith for her gender. In Judith's death it is considered as that of an animal. Woolf notes that Judith “killed herself one winter's night and lies buried at some crossroads where the omnibuses now stop before the Elephant and Castle” (566). The way Judith views death creates a sense of sympathy. The word choice shown by Woolf defines the customs of the time and helps the reader gain a deeper understanding. The author's creation of a hypothetical situation says that women did not have the same opportunities. The hypothetical situation in Woolf's essay demonstrates that the daily lifestyle of the time is imperfect... middle of paper... friction between the reader and the character leads the reader to take Woolf's side. "Shakespeare's Sister" the effective choice of words, the hypothetical situations and the use of sympathy were key points in the succession of the essay. Woolf's choice of words helped define society on a daily basis. Hypothetical situations throughout history have helped show how women were denied equality throughout time. The author using sympathy actually made the reader grow fond of Judith and feel like they wanted equality for her. "Shakespeare's Sister" uses the key elements needed for a persuasive article thus promoting its effectiveness. Work cited Woolf, Virginia. “Shakespeare's sister”. Literature and society: an introduction to fiction, poetry, theatre, non-fiction. Eds. Pamela J. Annas and Robert C. Rosen. 4th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson, 2007. 565-567. Press