Mormon Doctrine and the Five Theses

Causal: Because Shakespeare came from a time period that was just beginning to embrace Christianity, many of the basic tropes, parables, and even doctrines present in his writing find themselves present in Mormonism in this day; this is relationship in which Shakespeare influenced early Christianity, and the doctrines and ideas of early Christianity influenced the writing of Shakespeare.
Policy: Though we live in a primarily secular world, and Shakespeare readings are usually done through existential readings, Shakespeare must be read through a Christian lens in order to facilitate a more complete understanding of his work and the meanings behind it. 
Definition: Shakespeare chose to weave themes of Christian doctrine throughout his plays because the ideas are timeless and universal.
Evaluation: Although some readings of Shakespearian text focus on Christian doctrines, focusing more closely on a distinctly Mormon reading of these texts would allow a fresher take on Shakespeare and would help the reader understand how Mormon doctrine contains eternal truths that run throughout texts as old and as revered as Shakespeare. 

Comparison: Some readers of Shakespeare may think that Shakespeare was not a Christian or that he was not religious at all--and simply wrote religious text to appeal to his audience, but in reality Shakespeare's beliefs and ideas shaped his writing and represented his views.