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Willm Shakp William Shaksper William Shakspere Willm Shakspere By me William Shakspeare
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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 . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Willm Shakp
William Shaksper William Shakspere
Willm Shakspere
By me William Shakspeare
ShakespeareWhen 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
What language did he write in?
Early Modern English.
But, wait! I thought it was Old English!
This is Old EnglishHwät! we Gâr-Dena in geâr-dagumþeód-cyninga þrym gefrunon,hû þâ äðelingas ellen fremedon.Oft Scyld Scêfing sceaðena þreátum.
(Translation)Lo! the Spear-Danes' glory through splendid achievementsThe 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)
This is Middle EnglishYe seken lond 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 estateOf kingdoms; you be fathers of tidings,And tales, both of peace and of debate.
(Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales)
Shakespeare
What types of plays did he write?
Comedies, Histories,
Tragedies
ShakespeareWhy did he write?
Well, there were probably many reasons, but mostly…
$To survive.
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.
Stage Directions
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.
Drama Elements
Dialogue
A conversation between characters in a literary work.
Drama Elements
Aside
In a play, a comment made by a character, but is not heard by the other characters onstage.
Drama Elements
Monologue
A long speech made by one actor; a monologue may be delivered alone or in the presence of others.
“Pray you, keep your seats.” (Macbeth 3.4.55)
“Sit, worthy friends.” (Macbeth 3.4.53)
“You know your own degrees; sit down.” (Macbeth 3.4.1)
“Pray you, sit still.” (Macbeth 3.4.109)
“May’t please your highness, sit.” (Macbeth 3.4.40)
Shakespeare: The Bard in Context
Julius Caesar dies Julius Caesar first performed
44 BCE1599
0 How many years separate Julius Caesar
from Julius Caesar?
1643
Who
Where
Interested in…
Noble/Royalty
Balcony
Educated Middle Class
Gallery
“Groundling”
Pit
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
Who/Where Interested in _____ from Romero & Juliet…
Noble/Royalty
Balcony
Educated Middle Class
Gallery
“Groundling”
Pit
