By: Jamie Morgereth

Childhood Born on April 23, 1564 in Stratford-Upon- Avon Born on April 23, 1564 in Stratford-Upon- Avon Baptized on April 26,1564 in the Holy Trinity Church Baptized on April 26,1564 in the Holy Trinity Church His parents were John Shakespeare and Mary Arden His parents were John Shakespeare and Mary Arden He was the fourth of eight children He was the fourth of eight children Only four of his siblings lived past the age of 18 Only four of his siblings lived past the age of 18

Education Enrolled in King’s New School at age 5 Enrolled in King’s New School at age 5 School was held from dawn until dusk Monday through Saturday (Thursdays were dawn until noon) School was held from dawn until dusk Monday through Saturday (Thursdays were dawn until noon) In school he studied English, Poetry, Religious Books, Latin, and Art vigorously In school he studied English, Poetry, Religious Books, Latin, and Art vigorously He was withdrawn from school at age 14 when his father ran out of money He was withdrawn from school at age 14 when his father ran out of money He never attended college He never attended college

Marriage Wed Anne Hathaway Wed Anne Hathaway They were married on November 28, 1582 They were married on November 28, 1582 They only had one “Calling of the Bans” compared to the traditional 3 They only had one “Calling of the Bans” compared to the traditional 3 They were married by the Bishop of Worchester They were married by the Bishop of Worchester It is believed Shakespeare intended to marry Anne Whateley but when Hathaway turned up pregnant, the Hathaway family forced them to marry It is believed Shakespeare intended to marry Anne Whateley but when Hathaway turned up pregnant, the Hathaway family forced them to marry

Anne Hathaway Married Shakespeare when she was 26 (he was 18) Married Shakespeare when she was 26 (he was 18) They married because she was pregnant They married because she was pregnant Grew up in Shottery Grew up in Shottery Eldest child of Richard Hathaway Eldest child of Richard Hathaway Died on August 26,1623 at age 67 Died on August 26,1623 at age 67 Shakespeare never got along with Anne and was severely discontent in their forced marriage Shakespeare never got along with Anne and was severely discontent in their forced marriage She lived in Stratford with the children while Shakespeare spent most of his life living in the suburbs of London She lived in Stratford with the children while Shakespeare spent most of his life living in the suburbs of London

Children Had Susanna in 1583 Had Susanna in 1583 Had twins Hamnet and Judith in 1585 Had twins Hamnet and Judith in 1585 Hamnet died at the age of 11 from the plague Hamnet died at the age of 11 from the plague Left almost all of his property to Susanna to ensure her a good marriage Left almost all of his property to Susanna to ensure her a good marriage Left nothing to Judith Left nothing to Judith

Plays All’s Well That Ends Well All’s Well That Ends Well As You Like It As You Like It The Comedy of Errors The Comedy of Errors Cymbeline Cymbeline Love’s Labours Lost Love’s Labours Lost Measure for Measure Measure for Measure The Merry Wives of Windsor The Merry Wives of Windsor The Merchant of Venice The Merchant of Venice A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Midsummer Night’s Dream Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing Pericles, Prince of Tyre Pericles, Prince of Tyre

Plays (continued) Taming of the Shrew Taming of the Shrew The Tempest The Tempest Troilus and Cressida Troilus and Cressida Twelfth Night Twelfth Night Two Gentlemen of Verona Two Gentlemen of Verona Winter’s Tale Winter’s Tale Henry the Fourth Henry the Fourth Henry the Fifth Henry the Fifth Henry the Sixth Henry the Sixth Henry the Eighth Henry the Eighth King John King John

Plays (continued) Richard the Second Richard the Second Richard the Third Richard the Third Antony and Cleopatra Antony and Cleopatra Coriolanus Coriolanus Hamlet Hamlet Julius Caesar Julius Caesar King Lear King Lear Macbeth Macbeth Othello Othello Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet Timon of Athens Timon of Athens Titus Andronicus Titus Andronicus

Romeo and Juliet The Montagues and Capulets are sworn enemies. Romeo and Juliet meet at a party and fall in love despite their parent’s hostility. Juliet’s nurse serves as the couples messenger. They marry but that night a street fight breaks out and Romeo’s best friend is killed. He seeks revenge on the killer by dueling and killing him. Romeo is banished. Juliet’s parents, unaware of her marriage to Romeo, promises her to a member of the royal family.

Romeo and Juliet (continued) Juliet learns of Romeo’s banishment and her upcoming marriage. She seeks the help of the town friar and he gives her a sleeping potion that will make her appear dead. Romeo returns because he thinks Juliet is really dead. Will they find a way to be together? What will it take for a reconciliation between the families? Is there any hope for these enemy lovers? Does love really triumph over family?

Conclusion Shakespeare’s life had many effects on his writing. His discontent with Anne served as a model for Taming of the Shrew. His son’s early death accounted for many of his tragedies including Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Twelfth Night. His hopes to see his daughters live a long life are represented in The Merchant of Venice, Twelfth Night, and As You Like It.

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