William Shakespeare Alicia Santiago Period 1

Thesis/Main Idea:

Shakespeare is known for one of the greatest play writer, poet, and actor there ever was. He wrote so many great stories that influenced writers today. He influence the early, middle, and late life. Today, there is still plays being played all around the world.

Source:

Shakespeare, William . Shakespeare , Lander, Jesse M. "Shakespeare, William." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2016. Web. 7 Dec. 2016.

Quote:

"Shakespeare wrote at least 38 plays, two major narrative poems, a sequence of sonnets, and several short poems. His works have been translated into a remarkable number of languages, and his plays are performed throughout the world"(Lander).

Shakespeare was a great poet that influenced many poems today to become as great as him.

But how did William influence the poets during the early, middle, late life?

History:

Created: 12/07/2016 10:44 AM

Source:

Shakespeare, William . Shakespeare , Lander, Jesse M. "Shakespeare, William." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2016. Web. 7 Dec. 2016.

Quote:

"Shakespeare used language of startling originality to portray many-sided characters and tell fascinating stories. Critics and readers celebrate him as a great student of human nature"(Lander).

The fascinating stories that Shakespeare have told was spectacular.

But how did the critics and readers celebrate him and why did they celebrate?

History:

Created: 12/06/2016 11:05 AM

Source:

William Shakespeare." Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6Th Edition (2016): 1-4. History Reference Center. Web. 7 Dec. 2016. EBSCO eBook Collection , William Shakespeare." Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6Th Edition (2016): 1-4. History Reference Center. Web. 7 Dec. 2016.

History:

Created: 12/07/2016 10:47 AM

Source:

William Shakespeare." Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6Th Edition (2016): 1-4. History Reference Center. Web. 7 Dec. 2016. EBSCO eBook Collection , William Shakespeare." Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6Th Edition (2016): 1-4. History Reference Center. Web. 7 Dec. 2016.

History:

Created: 12/07/2016 10:48 AM

Source

Shakespeare, William . Shakespeare , Lander, Jesse M. "Shakespeare, William." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2016. Web. 7 Dec. 2016.

Quote:

"Such work has deepened our understanding of the way in which Shakespeare’s texts circulated well beyond the playhouses of London and have contributed to a sense that there are multiple versions of many of Shakespeare’s plays"(Lander).

Shakespeare was an amazing poet, playwrighter, and actor.

But why is there multiple versions of his plays? Why were the plays so popular?

Created: 12/07/2016 10:56 AM

Source:

William Shakespeare." Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6Th Edition (2016): 1-4. History Reference Center. Web. 7 Dec. 2016. EBSCO eBook Collection , William Shakespeare." Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6Th Edition (2016): 1-4. History Reference Center. Web. 7 Dec. 2016.

History:

Created: 12/07/2016 10:50 AM

Source:

William Shakespeare." Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6Th Edition (2016): 1-4. History Reference Center. Web. 7 Dec. 2016. EBSCO eBook Collection , William Shakespeare." Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6Th Edition (2016): 1-4. History Reference Center. Web. 7 Dec. 2016.

History:

Created: 12/07/2016 10:51 AM

Quote:

"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them"(Shakespeare).

Shakespeare wrote this little quote because he's trying to say that everyone is different in a good way.

Created: 12/07/2016 10:45 AM

Shakespeare Quote #2

Source:

Shakespeare, William . Shakespeare , Lander, Jesse M. "Shakespeare, William." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2016. Web. 7 Dec. 2016.

Quote:

There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.(Shakespeare)

Shakespeare is saying that anything that comes out bad or good and you thing it comes it good, you thinking that its bad or good then it will make it so.

What does he mean by there is nothing good or bad?

Created: 12/07/2016 10:48 AM

Who is Shakespeare?

Source:

Shakespeare, William . Shakespeare , Lander, Jesse M. "Shakespeare, William." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2016. Web. 7 Dec. 2016

Quote:

"Lander states that Shakespeare, William (1564-1616), was an English playwright, poet, and actor. Many people regard him as the world’s greatest dramatist and the finest poet England has ever produced"(Lander).

Yes, I understand that Shakespeare was a very famous poet.

But how did he become such a great poet, playwriter, and actor

Created: 12/06/2016 11:04 AM

Works Cited

Beers, G. Kylene, et al. Holt Literature & Language Arts: Mastering the California Standards: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking. Austin, Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 2003. Holt Literature and Language Arts.

Shakespeare, William. Shakespeare, Lander, Jesse M. “Shakespeare, William.” World Book Advanced. World Book, 2016. Web. 7 Dec. 2016.

William Shakespeare.“ Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6Th Edition (2016): 1-4. History Reference Center. Web. 7 Dec. 2016. EBSCO eBook Collection, William Shakespeare.” Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6Th Edition (2016): 1-4. History Reference Center. Web. 7 Dec. 2016.

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