SHAKESPEARE ELIZABETH I JAMES I THE GLOBE THEATRE

MOTHER PROMINENT FAMILY Closet CATHOLIC FATHER GLOVE MAKER TOWN MAYOR WIFE ANNE HATHAWAY (1582)

DAUGHTER SUSANNA GIRL TWIN JUDITH BOY TWIN HAMNET SHAKESPEARE’S CHILDREN

LOGIC, RHETORIC, COMPOSITION, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING LATIN (TRANSLATING FROM ENGLISH TO LATIN AND BACK) HE LEARNS TO USE VIVID IMAGERY AND DEVELOPS A LARGE VOCABULARY

WE HAVE NO RECORDS OF HIS LIFE FROM BY 1592 HE WAS WELL KNOWN IN LONDON ONE OF HIS CONTEMPORARIES CALLED HIM AN “UPSTART CROW” FROM MANY THEATRES CLOSED BECAUSE OF THE PLAGUE AND HE CONCENTRATED ON POETRY DURING THIS TIME

THE EARL OF SOUTHAMPTON WAS HIS PATRON One that supports, protects, or champions someone or something, such as an institution, event, or cause; a sponsor or benefactor: a patron of the arts. Some believe that they had a bisexual relationship, but that is mere speculation and cannot be proven; however, some of his sonnets seem to show love that was directed toward the Earl. SHAKESPEARE joined Lord Chamberlain’s Men—an acting company supported by the Lord

The Lord Chamberlain's Men was a playing company that he worked at as an actor and playwright for most of his career. By 1603, it was one of the two leading companies of the city and was subsequently patronized by James I. James I then became the patron and the name changed to “The King’s Men” —Shakespeare wrote many of his most famous plays Midsummer Night’s Dream Romeo and Juliet Julius Caesar Henry IV

His fame brought wealth which he used to buy land in Stratford-Upon-Avon He also became partners in the Globe Theatre, which was one of London’s most popular theatres Tragedy struck when his son, Hamnet, died at the age of 11. Queen Elizabeth died in 1603—after James I becomes King, Shakespeare again writes several famous plays. Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth 1612—he returns to Stratford to live with his family 1616—he dies on his birthday

Elizabethan Era Elizabeth ruled from She gained political power, national pride rises, and cultural achievements abound during her reign She famously frees the country of turmoil left behind from her brother Edward and her half-sister Mary. She stays single which helps her avoid the problems of a political marriage. She encourages exploration Sir Frances Drake sails around the world Defeat of the Spanish Armada Begins English domination of the world Trade Colonization

Elizabeth supports the arts, but not as much as James does later. She believes in the divine right of kings—God gives a monarch the right to rule Any act of rebellion is an act against God Encourages passive obedience Treason was handled seriously and swiftly During the late 1500’s the English had a positive outlook on life. The bubonic plague did affect the attitude because many people fled the cities during the summer to avoid it. The people became more pessimistic with the death of Elizabeth. Shakespeare knew how to write to these emotions, which brought him fame.

MIRRORED ELIZABETHAN SOCIETY CONTAIN COMEDY, FEAR, ILLNESS, MURDER, REVENGE, & SUICIDE EXPLORE THE BREVITY OF LIFE CONTAIN BIZARRE PLOTS DEAL WITH RECENT HISTORY ( YEARS) PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE OF ENGLISH HISTORY, PASSED THROUGH GENERATIONS, HELPED PLAYGOERS UNDERSTAND THE PLAYS.

SHAKESPEARE MAINTAINS A BROAD APPEAL TODAY FOR SEVERAL REASONS: HE UNDERSTANDS HUMAN NATURE HE KNOWS HOW TO PORTRAY IT ON STAGE HIS CHARACTERS HAVE MEANING BEYOND THE PLAY HE SUCCESSFULLY SHOWS HUMAN STRUGGLES

SHAKESPEARE WROTE 37 PLAYS COMEDY, TRAGEDY, HISTORY HE BENEFITED FROM BEING IN THE KING’S MEN ALLOWED TO ENTERTAIN COURT WHICH GAVE THEM WORK WHEN THEATRES WERE CLOSED BECAUSE OF THE PLAGUE ALLOWED TO USE THE BLACK FRIAR’S THEATRE WHICH WAS HEATED DURING THE WINTER