Shakespeare Mrs. Smith English 12 AP Shakespeare Rarely has so much been written about a man about whom so little is known. The secret of Shakespeare’s universal appeal comes.
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Shakespeare Mrs. Smith English 12 AP Shakespeare Rarely has so much been written about a man about whom so little is known. The secret of Shakespeare’s universal appeal comes from his ability to serve as a mirror in which human beings see themselves. Shakespeare Shakespeare was baptized on April 26, 1564 in Stratford-UponAvon, England. His birthday is celebrated on April 23rd. Shakespeare His father was a merchant joined the town council in 1557. William attended grammar school (secondary school) and learned Latin grammar and literature. In 1582, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway. She was eight years older than her husband. Shakespeare Their first child, Susanna was born in 1583 and Hamnet and Judith (twins) were born in 1585. From 1585-1592, nothing about Shakespeare’s life is known. Shakespeare By 1592, Shakespeare had become an actor and playwright. He admired Robert Greene, Christopher Marlowe and other playwrights and as a result many of his plays model them in style and subject. Shakespeare Shakespeare was a charter member of The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, which became The King’s men in 1603. As a result he frequently performed for Queen Elizabeth. Shakespeare 37 plays- most were not published during his lifetime. Comedies Histories Tragedies Hamlet Othello King Lear Macbeth Romances Shakespeare Shakespeare and Ben Jonson were known to engage in public “witcombats” at taverns. Shakespeare The Tempest if thought to be that last play that he wrote. Henry VIII would be remembered as the play that set fire to the Globe in 1613. Shakespeare Died on April 23, 1616 He was 52 years old Buried in the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford His will left his wife his, “second best bed.” The Elizabethan Stage Original theatres in England were platforms set up wherever they could find space. The audience stood around the three sides of the platform. The Elizabethan Stage In 1576, James Burbage built the first permanent theatre outside of London. When the landlord threatened to take over in 1599, Burbage and others moved the theatre across the river and named it “The Globe” The Elizabethan Stage The theatre consisted of an open space, surrounded by a circular building 30 feet high. The stage was 40x35 and 5 feet off of the ground. The Elizabethan Stage An upper stage was called “The Heavens” The front part of the stage featured a trap door to add mystery and supernatural elements. A replica was constructed in 1997 near its original location The Elizabethan Stage Sets- Shakespeare used words to paint the scenery and trusted the audience’s imagination. The Actors- all males and boys played the parts of women until 1660 The Costumes- elaborate The Audience- plays were a place to socialize and appealed to the audience through the subject matter.