Shakespeare's life Christian Schrader p.5

Thesis

Shakespeare shaped modern literature in his early, middle, and late life

Works Cited

Henley, W. E. “Shakespeare,” Views and Reviews, 1890, pp. 101–03. Quoted as “Shakespeare” in Heims, Neil, ed. William Shakespeare, Bloom’s Classic Critical Views. New York: Chelsea House Publishing, 2010. Bloom’s Literature, Facts On File, Inc. www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? Henley, W. E. “Shakespeare,” Views and Reviews, 1890, pp. 101–03. Quoted as “Shakespeare” in Heims, Neil, ed. William Shakespeare, Bloom’s Classic Critical Views. New York: Chelsea House Publishing, 2010. Bloom’s Literature, Facts On File, Inc. www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? Henley, W. E. “Shakespeare,” Views and Reviews, 1890, pp. 101–03. Quoted as “Shakespeare” in Heims, Neil, ed. William Shakespeare, Bloom’s Classic Critical Views. New York: Chelsea House Publishing, 2010. Bloom’s Literature, Facts On File, Inc. www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?

Lander, Jesse M. “Shakespeare, William.” World Book Advanced. World Book, 2016. Web. 8 Dec. 2016. Lander, Jesse M. “Shakespeare, William.” World Book Advanced. World Book, 2016. Web. 8 Dec. 2016. Lander, Jesse M. “Shakespeare, William.” World Book Advanced. World Book, 2016. Web. 8 Dec. 2016.

RAVILIOUS, KATE. “The Bard At Home.” Archaeology 69.4 (2016): 44-47. History Reference Center. Web. 8 Dec. 2016. RAVILIOUS, KATE. “The Bard At Home.” Archaeology 69.4 (2016): 44-47. History Reference Center. Web. 8 Dec. 2016. RAVILIOUS, KATE. “The Bard At Home.” Archaeology 69.4 (2016): 44-47. History Reference Center. Web. 8 Dec. 2016.

“The Sonnets.” Shakespeare for Students: Critical Interpretations of Shakespeare’s Plays and Poetry, edited by Anne Marie Hacht, 2nd ed., vol. 3, Gale, 2007, pp. 788-827. Gale Virtual Reference Library, go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?p=GVRL&sw=w&u=tmulvusd&v=2.1&it=r&id=GALE%7CCX2896100037&asid=faebc5e6d4af5eca878c8dcbffc7a5f1. Accessed 8 Dec. 2016. “The Sonnets.” Shakespeare for Students: Critical Interpretations of Shakespeare’s Plays and Poetry, edited by Anne Marie Hacht, 2nd ed., vol. 3, Gale, 2007, pp. 788-827. Gale Virtual Reference Library, go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?p=GVRL&sw=w&u=tmulvusd&v=2.1&it=r&id=GALE%7CCX2896100037&asid=faebc5e6d4af5eca878c8dcbffc7a5f1. Accessed 8 Dec. 2016. “The Sonnets.” Shakespeare for Students: Critical Interpretations of Shakespeare’s Plays and Poetry, edited by Anne Marie Hacht, 2nd ed., vol. 3, Gale, 2007, pp. 788-827. Gale Virtual Reference Library, go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?p=GVRL&sw=w&u=tmulvusd&v=2.1&it=r&id=GALE%7CCX2896100037&asid=faebc5e6d4af5eca878c8dcbffc7a5f1. Accessed 8 Dec. 2016.

Add to dictionary“Venus and Adonis.” Shakespeare for Students: Critical Interpretations of Shakespeare’s Plays and Poetry, edited by Anne Marie Hacht, 2nd ed., vol. 3, Gale, 2007, pp. 924-954. Gale Virtual Reference Library, go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?p=GVRL&sw=w&u=tmulvusd&v=2.1&it=r&id=GALE%7CCX2896100041&asid=2e1148e3c99ac0d12eef4388c339793e. Accessed 8 Dec. 2016. “Venus and Adonis.” Shakespeare for Students: Critical Interpretations of Shakespeare’s Plays and Poetry, edited by Anne Marie Hacht, 2nd ed., vol. 3, Gale, 2007, pp. 924-954. Gale Virtual Reference Library, go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?p=GVRL&sw=w&u=tmulvusd&v=2.1&it=r&id=GALE%7CCX2896100041&asid=2e1148e3c99ac0d12eef4388c339793e. Accessed 8 Dec. 2016. “Venus and Adonis.” Shakespeare for Students: Critical Interpretations of Shakespeare’s Plays and Poetry, edited by Anne Marie Hacht, 2nd ed., vol. 3, Gale, 2007, pp. 924-954. Gale Virtual Reference Library, go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?p=GVRL&sw=w&u=tmulvusd&v=2.1&it=r&id=GALE%7CCX2896100041&asid=2e1148e3c99ac0d12eef4388c339793e. Accessed 8 Dec. 2016.

“William Shakespeare.” Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6Th Edition (2016): 1-4. History Reference Center. Web. 18 Nov. 2016.

Quotes

"Grief fills the room up of my absent child, Lies in his bed, walks up and down with me, Puts on his pretty looks, repeats his words, Remembers me of all his gracious parts, Stuffs out his vacant garments with his form… O Lord! my boy, my Arthur, my fair son! My life, my joy, my food, my all the world! My widow-comfort, and my sorrow’s cure!"(Ravilious)

"Soon after, in 1597, the 33-year-old playwright, who was by that time the talk of London, was drawn back to his roots in Stratford-upon-Avon, the small market town about 100 miles northwest of London, where he was born. Records show that he bought New Place, the second largest house in town, for the considerable sum of £120."(Ravilious)

"It is thought that by about 1610, Shakespeare was spending a good deal more time in Stratford than in London. In 1611, he and others were preoccupied with defending their Stratford properties in the Court of Chancery against other claimants."(Henley)

"On March 25, 1616, William Shakespeare made his will. Documents show that he was buried on April 25 in the Stratford-upon-Avon churchyard. Legend has it that he died on April 23, the same day and month as his birth in 1564."(Henley)

"By 1592, Shakespeare apparently attracted the hostile attention of a jealous rival. Robert Greene was a university-trained writer who was among the first to attempt to make a career of writing for the stage and the commercial press. "Lander, Jesse M. "Shakespeare, William."

William Shakespeare was born in the small market town of Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564, the third of eight children.(William)

"The Shakespeares were a family of considerable local prominence. In 1565, John Shakespeare became an alderman. Three years later, he was elected bailiff (mayor), the highest civic honor that a Stratford resident could receive.(William)

"Venus and Adonis is one of Shakespeare's two most substantial narrative poems, the other being Lucrece. Shakespeare is commonly believed to have written both of these poems early in his career while the London theaters were closed to prevent the spread of the plague. Also, both narrative poems were dedicated to the Earl of Southampton, a noted literary patron."(Venus and Adonis)

"Each is a fourteen-line poem in iambic pentameter, comprising four sections: three quatrains, or groups of four lines, followed by a couplet of two lines. Traditionally, different, though related, ideas are expressed in each quatrain, and the argument or Page 789 | Top of Article theme of the poem is summarized or generalized in the concluding couplet."(The Sonnets)

After arriving in London, Shakespeare began an association with one of the city’s repertory theater companies. These companies consisted of a permanent cast of actors who presented a variety of plays week after week. Lander, Jesse M. "Shakespeare, William."(Lander)

Commentary

Shakespeare created sonnets which are used today for modern poems because his from was spotless and he created works of art. He included themes which sometimes showed readers the right path to take in life and what's wrong and what's right.

Shakespeare influenced modern literature through his plays and his poems and one of his best was Venus and Adonis. Shakespeare was a man of words who influenced his era and our.

Some believe that Shakespeare had decided that he needed to leave the cities so he could relax himself and deal with the loss of his son better where he could control it more without so much stress. And he bought the house because it is thought that Shakespeare walked by it everyday on his way to school and it left a impression on him.

Shakespeare lost his only son after his success of Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer's night Dream. It was not know how he felt at the time of his son's death because he did not share but this letter was sent to King John and some of his grief can be detected here.

Shakespeare exact date of birth is unknown and might never be found. But he was buried at his birth place where he still remains.

Shakespeare was a national icon and admired by all but even a star in poetry gets old returns home to rest. But he had to fight for his land which rightfully belonged to him and he seemed to busy to continue with his passion at the moment

Shakespeare's success was earned through hard works but attracted unwanted attention because he had his success. Robert Greene is a great example of this in action and it could lead to unwanted violence.

Shakespeare got what he wanted and joined a play company which would be a large stepping stone to becoming one of the most historically remembered play wright. His image stayed with us because of his accomplishments and this was the beginning to their beginning.

William was able to break free from the small town and influence the world. He influenced plays around the world and he had rough begging but still succeed compared to rich children.

peasantShakespeare advanced himself on his own and made his own social class without inhearting it. This would be great for his future and would give him a leg up to other peasant workers who wanted to be in play writing.

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