William Shakespeare

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Facts About Shakespeare! William was born on April 23,1564. By 1594 he had a reputation of being an actor, had written many plays, and became principal playwright of Lord Chamberlain’s men. 1599, Globe theater built. 1603, he took control over Lord Chamberlain’s Men.

On April 23,1616, Shakespeare died. William was regarded as the greatest author in the English Language. Shakespeare wrote 37 plays, and they are still frequently read through out the world.

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Romeo and Juliet

Two households…

Both alike in dignity…

In fair Verona, where we lay our scene…

From ancient grudge break to new mutiny…

Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.

From forth the fatal loins of these two foes,

A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life.

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Look for… Puns Puns Puns Allusions Allusions Allusions Metaphor Metaphor Metaphor Personification Personification Personification Oxymorons Oxymorons Oxymorons Paradoxes Paradoxes Paradoxes Foreshadowing Foreshadowing Foreshadowing

Puns A pun is a humorous play on words. Mercutio – “Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance.” Romeo – “Not I, believe me. You have dancing shoes / With nimble soles; I have a soul of lead…” (Act I Sc. 4)

Allusions An allusion is a reference to a well known work of art, music, literature, or history. “At lovers’ perjuries, they say Jove laughs.” (Act II, Sc. 2) Jove is another name for Jupiter, the Roman King of the Gods.

Metaphor A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things. Romeo – “But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? / It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.” (Act II Sc. 2)

Personification Personification occurs when an inanimate object or concept is given the qualities of a person or animal. Juliet— “For thou wilt lie upon the wings of night / Whiter than new snow on a raven’s back. / Come, gentle night, come, loving, black-brow’d night” (Act III Sc. 2)

Oxymorons An oxymoron describes when two words have opposing or very diverse meanings. Juliet – “Beautiful tyrant! fiend angelical!” (Act III Sc.2)

Paradoxes A paradox is statement or situation with seemingly contradictory or incompatible components. Juliet – “O serpent heart, hid with a flowering face!” (Act III Sc. 2)

Foreshadowing Foreshadowing is a reference to something that will happen later in the story. Juliet – “Give me my Romeo; and, when he shall die, Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he will make the face of heaven so fine That all the world will be in love with night And pay no worship to the garish sun.” (Act III Sc. 2)

Themes Light and dark Time Fate

Light and Dark Look for references to light and dark: References to “light” words, such as “torches,” “the sun,” adjectives that describe light (“bright”) References to “dark” words, such as “night” and “gloom”

Time Look for references to time: References to “time” words, such as “hours” References to the passage of time, especially if it seems “rushed”

Fate Look for references to fate: Look for instances where events are blamed on “fate,” “destiny,” or “the stars”

Suicide Notes: What are the warning signs? The person actually talks about suicide. The person talks about feeling hopeless and/or worthless. The person gives away important possessions. The person seems preoccupied with death. The person no longer shows an interest in favorite things or activities.

Suicide Notes: What are the warning signs? Cont. Although the person has seemed sad, suddenly he/she is calm and happy. Although the person has seemed sad, suddenly he/she is calm and happy. The person is reckless, endangering his/her life and /or those of others. The person is reckless, endangering his/her life and /or those of others. The person is abusing drugs and/or alcohol. The person is abusing drugs and/or alcohol. The person has suffered a recent loss: employment, death, divorce, money. The person has suffered a recent loss: employment, death, divorce, money. The person suffers from symptoms of depression. The person suffers from symptoms of depression.

Suicide Notes: What can you do to help? Ask if the person is thinking about suicide. Ask if the person is thinking about suicide. Listen openly and without judging. Listen openly and without judging. Believe what a person says, and take all threats seriously. Believe what a person says, and take all threats seriously. Never keep someone’s suicidal feelings a secret. Never keep someone’s suicidal feelings a secret. Share responsibility by getting others involved. Share responsibility by getting others involved. Reassure the person that help is available, and support and encourage him/her to reconsider their options. Reassure the person that help is available, and support and encourage him/her to reconsider their options. Act immediately if you feel someone is at imminent risk for suicide by involving others. Act immediately if you feel someone is at imminent risk for suicide by involving others.