Definition: Unshirking is a term used in the context of English and American literature, particularly in the works of authors such as William Shakespeare. The term refers to the act of not wearing one's clothes or covering oneself with cloth during a performance or play. In Shakespeare's plays, unshirking is often associated with the characters' lack of interest or engagement with the actions on stage. For example, in "The Tempest," Prospero's character, who is seen as an idealized