William Shakespeare When Shakespeare used storms lightning and thundering his plays, what was he trying to do? Asked by bookragstutor 13 years ago 8/20/2012 10:24 AM Last updated by anonymous 13 years ago 9/15/2012 1:50 PM
In many instances he uses them much as modern movie and television producers/directors do....for effect, to set a mood, to make an overt comment on the nature of the character, or to provide subtle foreshadowing.