Why is it so crucial for students to study Shakespeare? Well, one could say that inorder to understand the United States Constitution, which is over a 200 year old document that is still of importance today, you must have an understanding of what was going on in America during the colonial period as well as the pre-Revolutionary war times
In the same way, a person must be familiar with the early days of English literature in order to comprehend the foundation beneath the basis of modern literature. Shakespeare's influence in modern literature can be seen in evolution of today's dramas and plays. Shakespeare is also sometimes thought of as the master of the artistry of the English language. He wrote with fluidity of thought, word, rhythm, and sound, which are used to present his works in a complex manner, for any reader. However, anyone who does read something by Shakespeare, will walk away with some sort of knowledge from it.
By using just the right combination of words, or by conjuring just the right image, Shakespeare was able to write countless passages and entire play that were so powerful, poignant, comedic, tragic, and romantic, which are still know to this day. The themes that you will see in Shakespeare's writing are those if love, power, greed, discrimination, hatred, and despair. One of his most famous love stories is Romeo and Juliet. Some people might only be able to dream of having a true love like theirs. Was this true for Shakespeare? Was Shakespeare's love life an important role in his creation of these characters and others?.
Well, there is not a lot of information that is known about Shakespeare's personal experiences with love, or of his marriage. However, if we look at what is known about his married life, we might be able to understand the portrayals of love in his plays. When you look for the love in his plays, you will find that it has many different facets of it and also personalities it can take.
Franklin 1 Tiffany Franklin Coach Short EH 9-3 7 October 2002 William Shakespeare No one really knows when William Shakespeare was born. ... John Shakespeare became an alderman in 1565. ... Anne Shakespeare was buried on April 4, 1579. ... Edmund died in 1607 and was not yet thirty years old. ... The twins arrived not long after Susanna, in January, 1585. ...
Upon leaving the grammar school, William did not become his father's apprentice or continue to university. ... Considered by many to be the greatest dramatist of all time, Shakespeare's current reputation did not come about until the mid 18th century. Yet, his own competition, Ben Jonson, had declared Shakespeare was, "not of an age, but for all time." Shakespeare's reputation did not seriously exceed that of such competitors until 150 years after his death. His comedies, histories, tragedies and tragicomedies continue to not only entertain but also amaze people around the world...
Not only did the poor believe in it, but all classes of people were under its spell from nobles to the poor. ... Another point that sets Shakespeare apart from other writers is his refusal to use the supernatural for its own sake and not for the purpose of his plot. ... He had used it in Richard III but not until Hamlet did he develop it fully and demonstrated dramatic use of it ( Dameron 87). ... But that's not all. ... The last of the plays dealing with the supernatural was The Tempest, which reveals Shakespeare's final attitude, not only toward the supernatural, but also toward l...
It is not known in which school Shakespeare was educated, but he was educated in a school like other schools of the same renaissance type. ... But love for theatre was not limited only to London. ... Shakespeare described something, which could not have been able to be seen on stage. The imagination was not found in time and space. ... Costumes were not made with regard on time in which the action took place. ...
To be or not to be, that is the question. ... Well when I hear this quote, I think of Shakespeare. ... Shakespeare's share in the acting company made him wealthy. ... Shakespeare wrote nearly all of his plays from 1590 to 1611. ... Shakespeare's wife. ...
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford upon Avon, England. ... Tragically Hamnet, Shakespeares only son died two months later due to natural causes. ... Shakespeare was fortunate to get them both as teachers. ... Shakespeare's works were not intended to be published in books and read, but were written for performance in plays. ... Shakespeare's plays soon became known by everyone in London. ...
Shakespeare's was a family of eight children. William Shakespeare's parents, John Shakespeare and Mary Arden raised their children in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon. ... In August 1596 Shakespeare's life was disturbed by family tragedy. ... His quotes such as " To be, or not to be " and " O Romeo, Romeo! ... In conclusion, William Shakespeare is a famous figure in literature. ...
Animal Analogies of Shakespeare Shakespeare is the master of transformation. ... These reasons for comparisons are obvious; however Shakespeare's reasons for casting characters in this manner were not always apparent. ... Therefore, we can not always rely on stereotypes when deciphering Shakespeare's use of animal analogies. ... Ford insults Falstaff in his presence he can not defend himself. ... Do not be misled that Shakespeare's use of animal portrayal means that he had a low opinion of man. ...
The birds are not singing, as they should be, and if they do sing, they do not sing joyfully. ... Her lips are not red like coral, her complexion is not white like snow, but her skin is "dun", or gray and dull. Her hair is like wires and her breath does not smell good. Shakespeare even says that though he likes it when she talks, her voice is not the most pleasant sound. ... She is not the most beautiful woman. ...