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Willm Shakp

Willm Shakspere. Willm Shakp. Willi am Shaksper. William Shakspere. By me William Shakspeare. Shakespeare. When did he live? 1564-1616 English Renaissance During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and later King James I. Shakespeare. What did he write? Plays, poems, and sonnets .

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Willm Shakp

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  1. WillmShakspere WillmShakp William Shaksper William Shakspere By me William Shakspeare

  2. Shakespeare When did he live? • 1564-1616 • English Renaissance • During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and later King James I

  3. Shakespeare What did he write? Plays, poems, and sonnets

  4. What language did he write in? Early Modern English. But, wait! I thought it was Old English!

  5. This is Old English Hwät! we Gâr-Dena in geâr-dagum þeód-cyningaþrymgefrunon, hûþâäðelingasellenfremedon. Oft ScyldScêfingsceaðenaþreátum. (Translation) Lo! the Spear-Danes' glory through splendid achievements The folk-kings' former fame we have heard of, How princes displayed then their prowess-in-battle. Oft Scyld the Scefing from scathers in numbers... (Beowulf)

  6. This is Middle English Ye sekenlond and see for your wynnynges, As wise folk ye knowen all th'estaat Of regnes; ye been fadres of tydynges And tales, bothe of pees and of debaat. (Translation) You seek land and sea for your winnings, As wise folk you know all the estate Of kingdoms; you be fathers of tidings, And tales, both of peace and of debate. (Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales)

  7. Shakespeare What types of plays did he write? Comedies, Histories, Tragedies

  8. Shakespeare Why did he write? Well, there were probably many reasons, but mostly… $ To survive.

  9. Drama Elements Stage directions A playwright's descriptive or interpretive comments that provide readers (and actors) with information about the dialogue, setting, and action of a play. Modern playwrights tend to include detailed stage directions, while earlier playwrights typically used them more sparsely or not at all.

  10. Stage Directions

  11. Drama Elements Soliloquy A long speech by a single actor who is ALONE on stage; typically reveals the private thoughts and emotions of the character.

  12. Drama Elements Dialogue A conversation between characters in a literary work.

  13. Drama Elements Aside In a play, a comment made by a character, but is not heard by the other characters onstage.

  14. Drama Elements Monologue A long speech made by one actor; a monologue may be delivered alone or in the presence of others.

  15. “Sit, worthy friends.” (Macbeth 3.4.53) “You know your own degrees; sit down.” (Macbeth 3.4.1) “Pray you, keep your seats.” (Macbeth 3.4.55) “Pray you, sit still.” (Macbeth 3.4.109) “May’t please your highness, sit.” (Macbeth 3.4.40)

  16. Shakespeare: The Bard in Context Julius Caesar dies Julius Caesar first performed 44 BCE 1599 0 How many years separate Julius Caesar from Julius Caesar? 1643

  17. Who Where Interested in… Noble/Royalty Balcony Educated Middle Class Gallery “Groundling” Pit

  18. Where: Balcony Who: Nobles/Royalty Interested in: political intrigue, character flaws in rich/powerful, royals’ place in society Where: Gallery Who: Educated Middle Class Interested in: plot, puns, riddles, ironies, juxtapositions, double entendres Where: Pit Who: “Groundlings”/Lower Class Interested in: special effects, violence, gore , sex, dirty jokes

  19. Who/Where Interested in _____ from Romero & Juliet… Noble/Royalty Balcony Educated Middle Class Gallery “Groundling” Pit

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