1. Little is Known of
William Shakespeare's
Life Except these
Highlights

2. Beginning
Born April 23rd 1564
In Stratford-on-Avon
near London

3. His Family was “Well-Off”
His Father
John Shakespeare
2nd Bailiff (mayor) of Stratford
His Mother
Mary Arden
Inherited land which was bequeathed to William
William had 7 brothers and sisters

4. His Education
He probably attended
the free grammar school
until 15.

5. He Married Anne Hathaway November 27, 1582 And they had 3 children
She was 8 years older
And they had 3 children
Susanna Hamnet and Judith

6. He Lived in London
Most of his life .. And had little to do with Stratford, although he became its third largest landowner and eventually retired there.

7. He Retired
From the THEATER to his native Stratford sometime between 1611 and 1613.

8. He died on his 52nd Birthday
April 23rd 1616
in Stratford

9. His Popularity on the Elizabethan stage and his universality continues today because he:
Told good stories
Created interesting characters
Used language skillfully
Engaged thinking and emotions of audiences
Possessed poetic imagination

10. Shakespeare’s Company
His company was
called King’s Men
acted together for
20 years.

11. Obstacles for the Theater
Laws limited fabrics commoners could wear
Objections because theater crossed class and gender boundaries
pickpockets

12. Flags Red flag was for history. Black flag was for tragedy.
White flag was for comedy.

13. Monologue-A character speaks while others are on stage
Monologue-A character speaks while others are on stage. Everyone can hear it. Soliloquy-A speech given by a character who is alone on stage. Aside-Something is said while others are present, but they cannot hear it