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In ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]'', William Shakespeare is in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1601, where he is preparing to unveil the first performance of his newest play, ''{{wp|Hamlet}}'', with [[Richard Burbage]] and the {{wp|Lord Chamberlain's Men}}. At this point, the [[Skull (Mario's Time Machine)|Skull]] that is needed for a pivotal scene in the play is stolen by [[Bowser]], who had traveled back in time. [[Mario]] later steals the Skull back and travels back in time himself in the hopes of returning it. However, Mario does not know that the Skull is a part of the play; if Mario visits William Shakespeare first, he attempts to introduce himself, but Shakespeare tells him to leave, as he is focused on the play and does not need to see a plumber. Thus, Mario is required to talk to other people beforehand (including Anne Hathaway and Richard Burbage). After confirming it, Mario visits Shakespeare and returns his Skull. Shakespeare is overjoyed to have the Skull, as they were about to start the play without it, and thanks Mario for his help. Mario then asks him if he could have a role in the play, but Shakespeare says that all of the roles are filled. As a consolation gift, he writes him an exit line: "Goodnight! Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say goodnight till it be morrow. All's well that ends well!" This is a combination of different lines from two of Shakespeare's plays: {{wp|Romeo and Juliet}}, when {{wp|Juliet}} says goodbye to {{wp|Romeo}}, and ''{{wp|All's Well That Ends Well}}'', said by Helena in two different situations. | In ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]'', William Shakespeare is in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1601, where he is preparing to unveil the first performance of his newest play, ''{{wp|Hamlet}}'', with [[Richard Burbage]] and the {{wp|Lord Chamberlain's Men}}. At this point, the [[Skull (Mario's Time Machine)|Skull]] that is needed for a pivotal scene in the play is stolen by [[Bowser]], who had traveled back in time. [[Mario]] later steals the Skull back and travels back in time himself in the hopes of returning it. However, Mario does not know that the Skull is a part of the play; if Mario visits William Shakespeare first, he attempts to introduce himself, but Shakespeare tells him to leave, as he is focused on the play and does not need to see a plumber. Thus, Mario is required to talk to other people beforehand (including Anne Hathaway and Richard Burbage). After confirming it, Mario visits Shakespeare and returns his Skull. Shakespeare is overjoyed to have the Skull, as they were about to start the play without it, and thanks Mario for his help. Mario then asks him if he could have a role in the play, but Shakespeare says that all of the roles are filled. As a consolation gift, he writes him an exit line: "Goodnight! Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say goodnight till it be morrow. All's well that ends well!" This is a combination of different lines from two of Shakespeare's plays: {{wp|Romeo and Juliet}}, when {{wp|Juliet}} says goodbye to {{wp|Romeo}}, and ''{{wp|All's Well That Ends Well}}'', said by Helena in two different situations. | ||
William Shakespeare is also referenced by several characters in other time periods. In [[Alexandria]], [[Cleopatra]] jokes about someone writing a play about her, [[Julius Caesar]], and {{wp|Mark Antony}} living happily ever after, referencing Shakespeare's ''{{wp|Antony and Cleopatra}}''. In [[London]] circa 1595, a handmaiden of Queen Elizabeth I mentions that the queen is supporting the efforts of playwrights like William Shakespeare. In London circa 1843, [[Catherine Dickens]] claims that her husband, [[Charles Dickens]], is the greatest writer since William Shakespeare. Finally, in [[Novato]], after [[Mario]] introduces himself | William Shakespeare is also referenced by several characters in other time periods. In [[Alexandria]], [[Cleopatra]] jokes about someone writing a play about her, [[Julius Caesar]], and {{wp|Mark Antony}} living happily ever after, referencing Shakespeare's ''{{wp|Antony and Cleopatra}}''. In [[London]] circa 1595, a handmaiden of Queen Elizabeth I mentions that the queen is supporting the efforts of playwrights like William Shakespeare. In London circa 1843, [[Catherine Dickens]] claims that her husband, [[Charles Dickens]], is the greatest writer since William Shakespeare. Finally, in [[Novato]], after [[Mario]] introduces himself, [[David Grenewetzki]] expresses disbelief as to his identity and sarcastically calls himself William Shakespeare in response. | ||
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