William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare
By Madison Haglund and Travis Myric
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Early Years

• He was born in Stratford, England on April 23,
  1564
• His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. He
  had eight siblings and was the third oldest
  child.
• He married Anne Hathaway when he was 18 she was
  26. The were married in 1582.
• His first daughter, Susannah Shakespeare, was
  born six months after they were married.
• In 1565 there second and third child were born.
  TWINS! Hamnet and Judith were their names.

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Midlife Years

• Shakespeare surfaced in London in 1582, his name
  was in the newspaper.
• His wife and children remained in Stratford.
• In London he worked as a writer, businessman, and
  actor.
• Hamnet dies in 1596, we dont know for sure but
  we think he died from the plague.
• The Globe constructed in 1599.

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Last Years

• He retired in Stratford in 1611. He was wealthy.
• The Globe theater burnt down in 1613.
• He died in April 23, 1616, On his birthday.
• He died by getting drunk then walking back to
  his house in the cold and catching ammonia.
• He left his money and property to his oldest
  daughter and her family, and to his wife is
  second best bed.
• He buried in floor of Holy Trinity Church,
  Stratford.

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Globe Theater
"The Wooden O"
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The Globe Info

• Circular shape wood thatched, open roof thrust
  stage trap doorsurprise exits entrances
  burials 3 levels capacity 3,000
• Spare stage not much scenery minimal lighting
  special effects were sound costumes could be
  gaudy if donated by benefactors
• The cheap seats were on the ground for the
  Groundlings
• All parts were played by men.
• There were no nails, no lighting, and no bathroom

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The Plays

• Shakespeare created 3 different types of plays
• Comedy- which ended usually in a wedding.
• Tragedy-involved defeat, suffering, and dieing.
• History-mostly about the Kings of England.
• He also created 154 Sonnets.