2. Shakespeare _ A Life of Drama

3. A Little Background
Born on April 23, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
Born during time of the plague– it is a miracle that Shakespeare even survived
Born to John and Mary Shakespeare
John= a glover and leatherworker
Mary= very strict; born and raised on a farm
Was one of three children

4. Shakespeare’s Early Life
Shakespeare never attended university
“Lost Years”- Shakespeare’s life while in his 20’s which people don’t really know a lot about
But we DO KNOW he married an older woman Anne Hathaway
began living in London 10 yrs later

5. Shakespeare’s Marriage
Thought to be a loveless marriage
In one play, he even states never to marry an older woman
Had 3 children: 2 girls, 1 boy (Susannah, Hamnet, Judith)
Left family behind to pursue a career in writing & acting in London.
much of Shakespeare’s own plays involve marital problems (many thought this was an indication of how his own marriage was going)
He still paid visits to his family during this time, but much of his time was spent producing his plays.

6. Shakespeare’s Career known actor and writer by 1592
Wrote a vast range of material from sonnets to plays
comedies
tragedies
histories
1596– his only son and heir to all of his wealth died (cause unknown)
Late 1590’s—many plays were better developed to reflect his life experiences
He had begun at this time to write Two Gentlemen of Verona and Henry VI part 1
1596 put a minor halt to his career– son died

7. Theater Experience
First theater– asked to close down because plays were seen as “ungodly”
Rebuilt new theater in Suffolk—called Globe Theater
Shakespeare owned 10% -- where much of wealth came from
Shakespeare sometimes acted in his own plays
Men played all roles, including the roles of females

8. Shakespeare in the 1600’s Plays written in the 1600’s
More disturbing
Dramatic
Explored human nature
1603- Shakespeare’s acting troupe became known as “The King’s Men”
His last years of writing were considered his best
1613- Shakespeare retired
1600’s- which went in even more depth/ explored humans
retired due to a fire that destroyed The Globe Theater

9. Shakespeare’s Death Died on his birthday, April 23, 1616
His daughter, Susannah, was left with most of his possessions from his will
Shakespeare died without ever seeing his plays formally published (1623)

10. Shakespearean Theme Park _
Shakespearean Theme Park _ * At least 8 major attractions with descriptions for each one. (Each attraction must have ONE PARAGRAPH description using vivid language) * 3 restaurants with ONE PARAGRAPH descriptions for each one that explain the type of food being served. *A brochure that includes the name, ride descriptions, and a map of the theme park

12. Bellwork #21
Create a bubble character map for the characters from The Taming of the Shrew. You may use your worksheet from yesterday. Make sure you draw the connections between the right characters
Ex.
Baptista
Bianca
Katherina
S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

13. Taming of the Shrew Themes: Disguise/Deception Courtship/dating
Transformation of Character
Power Relationships
S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

14. Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
General Info:
First performed in 1590s
Became one of the more popular comedies
Humorous due to secret tricks & hidden identities
S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

15. Disguise/ Deception Tranio Lucentio Lucentio Cambio Hortensio Licio
S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

16. Courtship/Dating Bianca Lucentio Bianca Hortensio Bianca Gremio
Katherina Petruchio
S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

17. Transformation of Character
Katherina (shrew)
Petruchio (brute)
Hortensio (independent)
S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

18. Power Relationships Master-Servant Father-Child Husband-wife
Nobility-lower class
S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

19. The Shakespearean Extra! Extra! Extra!
Your team will write, edit, & design a 2 page spread in the latest issue of The Shakespearean based on the plot line of The Taming of the Shrew
The article must incorporate one of the themes discussed in class.
Make it relatable & interesting!
S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

20. The Shakespearean Team Exit Ticket
Include the first draft of the meat of the article
Catchy Title
First Draft of Page Layout/ Design
S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

21. Translating Shakespeare
dost, doth – do, does
hath, hast - have, has
thou, thine, thy, thee - you, your
fain – gladly (I would fain deny it, but you know it’s true.)
verily - really, very much
fair - pretty, pale, pleasant, beautiful
S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions

22. Translating Shakespeare
“The lady doth (does) protest too much.”
-Hamlet
…. Thou (you) her maid, art (are) far more fair (lovely) than she”
-Romeo and Juliet
I verily (really) did think that her old gloves were on, but 'twas her hands. . ..”
-As You Like It
“Fain (gladly) would . . .I deny what I have spoke.” Romeo and Juliet
“. . . many a man hath (has) more hair than wit.”
-A Comedy of Errors
“This hand was made to handle naught (nothing) but gold.”
-Henry VI, Part 2
“Shall I compare thee (you) to a summer's day?”
-Sonnet 18
O my sweet Harry, how many hast thou (have you) kill'd to day?
-King Henry IV
S and L: emphasise words, body movements and facial expressions