The correct answer is C. Shakespeare's complex characters appeal to a wide audience because they are flawed and larger than life.
Audiences can relate to these characters more easily. People are flawed in real life, so realistic characters are more appealing to an audience. A realistic character is one that is flawed and complex, just like we are. Because these characters are also "larger than life," they have big stories (which is why Shakespeare's plays feature princes, fairies, or star-crossed lovers).
Therefore, Shakespeare's characters appeal to a wide audience because they are flawed and larger than life.
