Shakespeare _ A Life of Drama

A Little Background Born on April 23, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Born during time of the plague– it is a miracle that Shakespeare even survived Born to John and Mary Shakespeare John= a glover and leatherworker Mary= very strict; born and raised on a farm Was one of three children

Shakespeare’s Early Life Shakespeare never attended university “Lost Years”- Shakespeare’s life while in his 20’s which people don’t really know a lot about But we DO KNOW he married an older woman Anne Hathaway began living in London 10 yrs later

Shakespeare’s Marriage Thought to be a loveless marriage In one play, he even states never to marry an older woman Had 3 children: 2 girls, 1 boy (Susannah, Hamnet, Judith) Left family behind to pursue a career in writing & acting in London. much of Shakespeare’s own plays involve marital problems (many thought this was an indication of how his own marriage was going) He still paid visits to his family during this time, but much of his time was spent producing his plays.

Shakespeare’s Career known actor and writer by 1592 Wrote a vast range of material from sonnets to plays comedies tragedies histories 1596– his only son and heir to all of his wealth died (cause unknown) Late 1590’s—many plays were better developed to reflect his life experiences He had begun at this time to write Two Gentlemen of Verona and Henry VI part 1 1596 put a minor halt to his career– son died

Theater Experience First theater– asked to close down because plays were seen as “ungodly” Rebuilt new theater in Suffolk—called Globe Theater Shakespeare owned 10% -- where much of wealth came from Shakespeare sometimes acted in his own plays Men played all roles, including the roles of females

Shakespeare in the 1600’s Plays written in the 1600’s More disturbing Dramatic Explored human nature 1603- Shakespeare’s acting troupe became known as “The King’s Men” His last years of writing were considered his best 1613- Shakespeare retired 1600’s- which went in even more depth/ explored humans retired due to a fire that destroyed The Globe Theater

Shakespeare’s Death Died on his birthday, April 23, 1616 His daughter, Susannah, was left with most of his possessions from his will Shakespeare died without ever seeing his plays formally published (1623)

Shakespearean Theme Park _ Shakespearean Theme Park _ * At least 8 major attractions with descriptions for each one. (Each attraction must have ONE PARAGRAPH description using vivid language) * 3 restaurants with ONE PARAGRAPH descriptions for each one that explain the type of food being served. *A brochure that includes the name, ride descriptions, and a map of the theme park

Bellwork #21 Create a bubble character map for the characters from The Taming of the Shrew. You may use your worksheet from yesterday. Make sure you draw the connections between the right characters Ex. Baptista Bianca Katherina S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

Taming of the Shrew Themes: Disguise/Deception Courtship/dating Transformation of Character Power Relationships S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare General Info: First performed in 1590s Became one of the more popular comedies Humorous due to secret tricks & hidden identities S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

Disguise/ Deception Tranio Lucentio Lucentio Cambio Hortensio Licio S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

Courtship/Dating Bianca Lucentio Bianca Hortensio Bianca Gremio Katherina Petruchio S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

Transformation of Character Katherina (shrew) Petruchio (brute) Hortensio (independent) S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

Power Relationships Master-Servant Father-Child Husband-wife Nobility-lower class S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

The Shakespearean Extra! Extra! Extra! Your team will write, edit, & design a 2 page spread in the latest issue of The Shakespearean based on the plot line of The Taming of the Shrew The article must incorporate one of the themes discussed in class. Make it relatable & interesting! S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

The Shakespearean Team Exit Ticket Include the first draft of the meat of the article Catchy Title First Draft of Page Layout/ Design S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

Translating Shakespeare dost, doth – do, does hath, hast - have, has thou, thine, thy, thee - you, your fain – gladly (I would fain deny it, but you know it’s true.) verily - really, very much fair - pretty, pale, pleasant, beautiful S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

Translating Shakespeare “The lady doth (does) protest too much.” -Hamlet …. Thou (you) her maid, art (are) far more fair (lovely) than she” -Romeo and Juliet I verily (really) did think that her old gloves were on, but 'twas her hands. . ..” -As You Like It “Fain (gladly) would . . .I deny what I have spoke.” Romeo and Juliet “. . . many a man hath (has) more hair than wit.” -A Comedy of Errors “This hand was made to handle naught (nothing) but gold.” -Henry VI, Part 2 “Shall I compare thee (you) to a summer's day?” -Sonnet 18 O my sweet Harry, how many hast thou (have you) kill'd to day? -King Henry IV S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions