Why do the complex characters in shakespeare's plays appeal to a wide audience? because the characters are based on european myths and legends. because the characters represent the best qualities of human nature because the characters are flawed and larger than life because the characters act predictably to bring out a happy ending

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.