Which piece of evidence explains the cause of William Shakespeare's initial popularity?

A: At that time, English audiences were becoming more aware of the world beyond their own. Shakespeare's plays were often set outside of England, Scotland and Wales.

B: By the end of his lifehowever, they appeared in corners of the globe that would have seemed very remote to him . In 1619, for example , " Hamlet " was performed in colonial Indonesia

C: Translations of Shakespeare's " The Complete Works " began emerging in the 18th century. Eventually , to have a Shakespearean play - translated into a country's native language became an honor.

D: In many places, Shakespeare's narratives act as vehicles for discussion of taboo or difficult subjects . In the West , people tend to zero in on the character Shylock in " The Merchant of Venice," and the play's religious tension .