The Meaning of the Word 'Fool" in the Plays of William Shakespeare. This paper will discuss the word 'fool' in the plays of William Shakespeare, and seek to understand what the meanings of this are in this type of literature. By understanding the way that the word is used, we can see why Shakespeare used it, and how it pertained to the subjects it was used by, and how the historical aspects of the period influenced it usage. 3 pgs, bibliography lists 1 source. Pages: 3 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 12243 Shakespeare Word Fool.doc Price: 26.85