2. Shakespeare’s Life

3. Outline Shakespeare’s Early Life Shakespeare’s Early Life The Young Actor and Playwright The Young Actor and Playwright Fame and Success Fame and Success Shakespeare’s Later Life Shakespeare’s Later Life

4. William Shakespeare’s Early life

5. John Shakespeare, Williams Father Son of a tenant farmer from Snitterfield. Son of a tenant farmer from Snitterfield. Went to Stratford-upon-Avon to take an apprenticeship as a glove maker. Went to Stratford-upon-Avon to take an apprenticeship as a glove maker. After seven years as an apprentice he established his own shop. After seven years as an apprentice he established his own shop. He did really well and purchased lands and houses. He first appeared in local records on April 29, 1552. He did really well and purchased lands and houses. He first appeared in local records on April 29, 1552. Became involved in local politics. Became involved in local politics. In September 1556 he was elected aletaster then constable. He kept being elected various positions until in 1568 he was elected bailiff, which is like a police. In September 1556 he was elected aletaster then constable. He kept being elected various positions until in 1568 he was elected bailiff, which is like a police. Eventually he was granted his coat of arms. Eventually he was granted his coat of arms. He married Mary Arden sometime between 1556 and 1558. He married Mary Arden sometime between 1556 and 1558. In 1592, he was included in a list of nine who do not obey the laws of going to church every Sunday. In 1592, he was included in a list of nine who do not obey the laws of going to church every Sunday.

6. Mary Arden, Williams mother. By marrying John, they both gave each other a higher status. By marrying John, they both gave each other a higher status. She had a total of eight children: She had a total of eight children: Joan. 1558-? Margaret. 1562-1563 William. 1564-1600? Gilbert. 1566-1611 Joan. 1569-1646 Anne. 1571-1579 Richard. 1574-1613 Edmund. 1580-1607 Joan. 1558-? Margaret. 1562-1563 William. 1564-1600? Gilbert. 1566-1611 Joan. 1569-1646 Anne. 1571-1579 Richard. 1574-1613 Edmund. 1580-1607 The exact date of Williams birth is unknown. But It is known that he was baptized on April 26, 1564 and it is customary that parents baptize their children 3 days after their birth. The exact date of Williams birth is unknown. But It is known that he was baptized on April 26, 1564 and it is customary that parents baptize their children 3 days after their birth. He was lucky to not have died as an infant because the bubonic plague visited Stratford and killed about one- sixth of the population. He was lucky to not have died as an infant because the bubonic plague visited Stratford and killed about one- sixth of the population.

7. Education Education could only be afforded by the wealthy during the renaissance. Education could only be afforded by the wealthy during the renaissance. Neither John or Mary could write. But it was usual. 70% of men and 90% of women could not sign their names. Neither John or Mary could write. But it was usual. 70% of men and 90% of women could not sign their names. John and Mary wanted to make sure that William could read and write. Since John had a high standing in his community. William went to school for free. John and Mary wanted to make sure that William could read and write. Since John had a high standing in his community. William went to school for free. Women received little education. But men started school at age five at “petty” school. Women received little education. But men started school at age five at “petty” school.

8. Education (continued) At ”petty” school you would learn all the basic things. (i.e. the alphabet, sign of the cross… etc.) At ”petty” school you would learn all the basic things. (i.e. the alphabet, sign of the cross… etc.) After “petty” school he moved onto Grammar school. William Studied Greco- Roman Playwrights, rhetoric, logic, and numeration. After “petty” school he moved onto Grammar school. William Studied Greco- Roman Playwrights, rhetoric, logic, and numeration. Shakespeare did not enjoy his school years. Shakespeare did not enjoy his school years. It is not known much of his school life, but it is known than he attended King Edward IV Grammar school. It is not known much of his school life, but it is known than he attended King Edward IV Grammar school. He leaved school at age fourteen and did not go on to one of the universities. He leaved school at age fourteen and did not go on to one of the universities.

9. Financial Troubles In about 1577, Johns fortunes began to decline. In about 1577, Johns fortunes began to decline. He was unable to pay his loans and he lost a part of his wife’s inheritance. He was unable to pay his loans and he lost a part of his wife’s inheritance. His financial troubles continued for years. He had several fines levied against him. His financial troubles continued for years. He had several fines levied against him. At age thirteen, William had to leave grammar school. His father needed his help at home. We know that he did not sit around and do nothing. His plays show knowledge of Elizabethan common occupations such as cobbling, baking, and farming. At age thirteen, William had to leave grammar school. His father needed his help at home. We know that he did not sit around and do nothing. His plays show knowledge of Elizabethan common occupations such as cobbling, baking, and farming.

10. Financial Trouble (Continued) William did have a basic education. (math, grammar, reading, writing, and Latin) William did have a basic education. (math, grammar, reading, writing, and Latin) Shakespeare continued to educate himself after leaving school. Shakespeare continued to educate himself after leaving school. His classmates debated on weather he had enough education to write plays. His classmates debated on weather he had enough education to write plays.

11. Marriage The next record of William Shakespeare after his christening is on November 27, 1582 for his marriage license. The next record of William Shakespeare after his christening is on November 27, 1582 for his marriage license. He married Anne Hathaway at age 18. She was seven and a half years older than him. He married Anne Hathaway at age 18. She was seven and a half years older than him. She was the daughter of a small farmer, little above the mark of a laboring man. He lived about 2 miles from Stratford. She was the daughter of a small farmer, little above the mark of a laboring man. He lived about 2 miles from Stratford. They had their first child Susanna in 1583. Then they had twins Judith and Hamnet the following year. They had their first child Susanna in 1583. Then they had twins Judith and Hamnet the following year. His only son died at age twelve but his daughters survived. He had no children after this. His only son died at age twelve but his daughters survived. He had no children after this. His marriage did not have love or confidence. His marriage did not have love or confidence.

12. Marriage (Continued) From 1586 to 1611, Shakespeare spent most his time in London. Anne spent her time with his parents in Stratford. From 1586 to 1611, Shakespeare spent most his time in London. Anne spent her time with his parents in Stratford. He did not treat his wife well. When he died, in his will he left her his “second-best bed, with the hangings.” He did not treat his wife well. When he died, in his will he left her his “second-best bed, with the hangings.”

13. Shakespeare The Young Actor and Playwright

14. The Lost Years During two major spans of Shakespeare’s life we know very little about. We refer to these years as the “Lost Years.” During two major spans of Shakespeare’s life we know very little about. We refer to these years as the “Lost Years.” The two periods that these years fall into are, first, between 1578-1582. The second being 1585-1592. The two periods that these years fall into are, first, between 1578-1582. The second being 1585-1592. During the first period, Shakespeare left grammar school and married a lady named Anne Hatheway. During the first period, Shakespeare left grammar school and married a lady named Anne Hatheway. During the second period covers the seven years in which he was perfecting his dramatic skills. During the second period covers the seven years in which he was perfecting his dramatic skills.

15. Jump Start Career No one is certain on how Shakespeare started his career in the theatre department. No one is certain on how Shakespeare started his career in the theatre department. All we know is that Shakespeare ended up in the city of London by the end of 1592. This was the first year that he was really recognized in theatre. All we know is that Shakespeare ended up in the city of London by the end of 1592. This was the first year that he was really recognized in theatre.

16. Popular Plays Shakespeare was already a respected player in London from the beginning of his career. Shakespeare was already a respected player in London from the beginning of his career. Many of his famous works include: The Comedy of Errors, Henry VI, and Titus Andronicus. Many of his famous works include: The Comedy of Errors, Henry VI, and Titus Andronicus.

17. Turning Point 1593 was the turning point in Shakespeare’s career. 1593 was the turning point in Shakespeare’s career. Since the theater’s had been closed since 1592 due to an outbreak of the plague, Shakespeare left the theatre entirely to work on non-dramatic poetry. Since the theater’s had been closed since 1592 due to an outbreak of the plague, Shakespeare left the theatre entirely to work on non-dramatic poetry. He was soon recognized for it by the Earl of Southampton by the end of 1593. He was soon recognized for it by the Earl of Southampton by the end of 1593.

18. Success! Shakespeare wrote many of the most famous plays that we know today such as: Romeo and Juliet, Richard II, King John, and Love’s Labour’s Lost. Shakespeare wrote many of the most famous plays that we know today such as: Romeo and Juliet, Richard II, King John, and Love’s Labour’s Lost. By this time Shakespeare was known as both a writer and an actor. By this time Shakespeare was known as both a writer and an actor. He was very successful in his early years as both and went on to do even more great masterpieces. He was very successful in his early years as both and went on to do even more great masterpieces.

19. Shakespeare’s Fame and Success

20. Life After The Lost Years At one point in time in Shakespeare’s life there are no record of what he did for seven years. This period is called “The Lost Years”. Suddenly we find record that he travels to London to start his acting career.

21. The Actor Records say that Shakespeare arrived in London around the year 1588. It is thought that William was recruited by Leicester’s or The Queen’s men which are acting troupes. Later he acted and wrote for Pembroke’s Men, which later became Chamberlain’s Men. This group often performed at the Court of Queen Elizabeth.

22. Robert Greene’s Comment In his autobiography he was writing before he died, Robert Greene wrote, “There is an upstart crow, beautified with our feathers, that with his Tygers heart wrapped in a Players hide supposes he is as well able to bombast out a blank verse as the best of you: and, being an absolute Johannes Factotum, is in his own conceit the only Shake-scene in a country.”

23. The Plays and Poems It is believed that in the year 1589 was when Shakespeare began to write his first play, Henry VI, Part One. This play would be finished by 1590. From the years 1589 -1613 William write many works that are enjoyed today. His most famous plays include Hamlet, A Midsummer’s Night, and Romeo and Juliet.

24. Shakespeare’s Legacy William Shakespeare was a poet, a playwright, and an actor. He thrilled audiences with his performances and left them speechless when his work was performed. Even though we only have the records, his spirit lives on through the performances of his work.

25. Shakespeare’s Later Life

26. Life After Retirement Shakespeare permanently settled in Stratford in 1610 due to bad health. Shakespeare permanently settled in Stratford in 1610 due to bad health. In 1613, the Globe, where some of Shakespeare’s plays were performed, was destroyed by a fire. In 1613, the Globe, where some of Shakespeare’s plays were performed, was destroyed by a fire. Shakespeare was involved in a long dispute over the enclosures of land around Stratford. Shakespeare was involved in a long dispute over the enclosures of land around Stratford. Although in retirement, he still wrote 4 more plays. Although in retirement, he still wrote 4 more plays.

27. The Last Plays Pericles, written between 1606 – 08, is based on the classical tale of Apollonius of Tyre. Pericles, written between 1606 – 08, is based on the classical tale of Apollonius of Tyre. The Winter’s Tale, written in 1610- 11, is classified as a Tragic Comedy. The Winter’s Tale, written in 1610- 11, is classified as a Tragic Comedy. The Tempest, written between 1610- 11, is classified as a comedy. The Tempest, written between 1610- 11, is classified as a comedy. Cymbeline, written between 1609- 10, is classified as a comedy. Cymbeline, written between 1609- 10, is classified as a comedy.

28. His Will He left the majority of his things to his eldest daughter, Susanna. He left the majority of his things to his eldest daughter, Susanna. He left only a little money for his youngest daughter. It is said that it was probably because she had just been married. He left only a little money for his youngest daughter. It is said that it was probably because she had just been married. Shakespeare gave 10 pounds to the poor of Stratfort. Shakespeare gave 10 pounds to the poor of Stratfort. All he left his wife was his second best bed. All he left his wife was his second best bed.

29. Shakespeare’s Death Shakespeare bought the Holy Trinity Church then was buried there. This is the same church in which he was baptized. Shakespeare bought the Holy Trinity Church then was buried there. This is the same church in which he was baptized. Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616. He was buried two days later. Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616. He was buried two days later. Shakespeare had this written on his grave, "Good friend, for Jesus' sake forbear, To dig the dust enclosed here. Blest be the man that spares these stones, But cursed be he that moves my bones." Shakespeare had this written on his grave, "Good friend, for Jesus' sake forbear, To dig the dust enclosed here. Blest be the man that spares these stones, But cursed be he that moves my bones."

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