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Introduction To The Renaissance & Shakespeare © Presto Plans

Introduction To The Renaissance & Shakespeare © Presto Plans

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Activate your prior knowledge © Presto Plans

Historical Context (1485 -1603) The Tudor Period, and especially the Elizabethan Period (1558 -

Historical Context (1485 -1603) The Tudor Period, and especially the Elizabethan Period (1558 - 1603), was one of tremendous progress in English Literature. At the beginning, England was behind France and Italy, but with the work of Edmund Spenser (The Faerie Queene) and Shakespeare they were in the lead. © Presto Plans

Historical Context (1485 -1603) This period saw a lot of political, religious, economic, and

Historical Context (1485 -1603) This period saw a lot of political, religious, economic, and cultural changes. Examples: 1. Henry VII deprived the feudal barons of their power initiating a new aristocracy of wealth. 2. Henry VIII broke with the Catholic Church and started the new Church of England (which caused a lot of problems). 3. Elizabeth put an end to these problems with the English compromise. © Presto Plans

The Renaissance This was a cultural change that saw the end of medieval thought,

The Renaissance This was a cultural change that saw the end of medieval thought, and saw an explosion of literary works. "Medieval civilization was Godcentered; Renaissance civilization was man centered" (Pacey 80). © Presto Plans

Effect On Literature The rise of strong nationalism (Tudors) - Edmund Spenser's The Faerie

Effect On Literature The rise of strong nationalism (Tudors) - Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene gives much praise to Queen Elizabeth! Many of the writers' works had a puritan tone because of all the religious upheavals. Poetry became very popular during this period. England was called a nest of singing birds - every man in the court felt it necessary to write poetry (stresses the individual). Sonnets appeared by the hundreds! © Presto Plans

Effect On Literature Elizabethan Drama developed more slowly, but reached great heights. Prose lagged

Effect On Literature Elizabethan Drama developed more slowly, but reached great heights. Prose lagged behind poetry and drama, but nevertheless showed a striking development. © Presto Plans

William Shakespeare Birth Born in 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon England. © Presto Plans

William Shakespeare Birth Born in 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon England. © Presto Plans

William Shakespeare Family His mother’s name was Mary. His Father, John, was a craftsman

William Shakespeare Family His mother’s name was Mary. His Father, John, was a craftsman (glove maker) and a merchant (agricultural goods). He was also involved in the town’s government. When he was 18, he married to a woman named Anne Hathaway (who was 26). They had three children (2 daughters and a son), but the son died while he was a child (Hamnet was his name. . . sound familiar? ). © Presto Plans

William Shakespeare Class The 16 th Century class system was different than today, but

William Shakespeare Class The 16 th Century class system was different than today, but Shakespeare’s family was about at the middle of the social system (with regards to money and status). © Presto Plans

William Shakespeare Schooling He went to Stratford Grammar School from elementary to high school.

William Shakespeare Schooling He went to Stratford Grammar School from elementary to high school. Here, he would have learned Latin, English, and Greek/Roman history and mythology. He did not go to College. © Presto Plans

William Shakespeare Career In his early 20’s, Shakespeare went to London to work for

William Shakespeare Career In his early 20’s, Shakespeare went to London to work for an acting company. He soon began writing plays for the company. He continued to do this until he retired (at about the age of 48). He wrote 36 plays and 154 sonnets in his career. Shakespeare was a financial success (unlike a lot of artists). Most of his plays were performed at The Globe Theater in London. Shakespeare died in Stratford in 1616 at the age of 52. © Presto Plans

William Shakespeare Quick Fact Check True or False Shakespeare was born in London. Shakespeare

William Shakespeare Quick Fact Check True or False Shakespeare was born in London. Shakespeare grew up in the middle class. Shakespeare went to Oxford University. Shakespeare married Anne Hatheway. Shakespeare wrote 20 plays. © Presto Plans

William Shakespeare was born in London. FALSE - Stratford-Upon-Avon Shakespeare grew up in the

William Shakespeare was born in London. FALSE - Stratford-Upon-Avon Shakespeare grew up in the middle class. TRUE! Shakespeare went to Oxford University. FALSE - He never went to college Shakespeare married Anne Hatheway. TRUE Shakespeare wrote 20 plays. FALSE - He wrote 36 plays © Presto Plans