WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

The Renaissance Shakespeare’s plays were written during the time known as “The Renaissance” 1485-1660 A.D.

The Renaissance The Renaissance means “Rebirth”. During this time, there was a rebirth of interest in human achievements, the arts and sciences.

The Renaissance Q. What else in history was happening during this time in the Americas? A. This was the time when Christopher Columbus sailed to America and the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock.

Q. What artists and artwork were famous at this time? Michelangelo The Rome Pieta

Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio) Madonna and Child

Leonardo da Vinci, Study of proportions, from Vitruvius's De Architectura

The Last Supper

Paolo Uccello Perspective Study of a Chalice

Shakespeare’s Life Born in Stratford –Upon-Avon His father was John Shakespeare, who had 7 other children! William married a woman nearly twice his age. Anne Hathaway was 26 years old when William married her at age 18.

Shakespeare’s Life He had a daughter named Susanna and Twins: Hamnet a boy, and Judith a girl. He was famous while he was still alive. In fact he was in some of his plays. He died in 1616.

Queen Elizabeth I Queen Elizabeth I loved Shakespeare’s plays. She would see most of the plays, and gave a lot of financial support to his company.

Queen Elizabeth I She loved pompous displays. Some of the fashions in her court included: Frilly collars and cuffs Tight corsets High heels Earrings Jewels

The Globe Theater Most of Shakespeare's plays were performed in the famous “Globe Theater”. Where you sat in the theater was determined by your wealth

The Globe Theater The Upper class would sit on the upper tiers known as the “Lords Room”. The poor watched from the floor of the theater: They were called “Groundlings”.

The Globe Theater There were no lights in the theater: All plays were performed during the day. A trap door is on the stage for magical appearances.

The Globe Theater After The Globe was first built, it burned down and was later rebuilt. Later during a play, a cannon fired during a scene and set the roof on fire. Someone put it out with a beer. The audience interacted with the actors, cheering and booing, etc.

The Globe Theater

The Globe Theater

Quotes Made Famous by Shakespeare "Can one desire too much of a good thing?". "For ever and a day". "A horse! a horse! my kingdom for a horse!". "Off with his head!" “What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet"

Quotes Made Famous by Shakespeare "But love is blind, and lovers cannot see". "Why, then the world 's mine oyster" "This is the short and the long of it". As good luck would have it". "He hath eaten me out of house and home". We have seen better days". Shakespeare invented the word "assassination".

Quotes Made Famous by Shakespeare "But, for my own part, it was Greek to me". “What 's done is done". "Out, damned spot! out, I say!" "I will wear my heart upon my sleeve.” "I have not slept one wink." "The course of true love never did run smooth".