Bryson mentions that there seems to be an "insatiable" urge to discredit Shakespeare the person as the author of Shakespeare's works. Why do you think this might be? Is it an example of something universal, or is it unique to Shakespeare? Please explain why, in your opinion, there is an urge to show that Shakespeare's authorship was not authentic. You may draw from examples from articles or from your own experiences (or the experiences of others) in your response. (300 word essay if possible or just give me bullet points)

The story line remains the same. the kids live in what was then one of the remaining beachfront slums, down the coast from the expensive malibu area. the beach was ruled by surfers, but in the afternoon, when the waves died down, some of the surfers, or their younger brothers, fooled around on skateboards. one day, skip engblom, the shop owner, comes up with a key breakthrough, polyurethane wheels: "they grip." with the additional traction, the z-boys try skating the sides of the big, open drainage canal that runs through the area. then comes a brainstorm: because of a drought, the area's swimming pools were drained. the kids started "borrowing" pools when the owners weren't home, to skate the curved sides.” where did “the lords of dogtown” originally practice their tricks? a. the beach c. an open drainage canal b. empty pools d. none of these