Shakespeare and Hamlet Flyer
By: Jack Burke
introduction
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford, England in 1564. The son of John Shakespeare and Mary Arden. 18 years later he married w younger woman named Anne Hathaway. Together they had 3 children, but unfortunately only 2 lived. Susanna and Judith Shakespeare were his only daughters. Although there is nothing well known about William Shakespeare between the times of 1585 and 1592. He wrote more than 30 poems, including the categories of histories, comedies, tragedies, and romances.
3 peculiar Facts
- Had 3 children- 2 girls, and 1 boy who passed away in early childhood
- Judging from his sonnets, some people believe Shakespeare was Bisexual
- No one knows when and to whom the 154 sonnets were written
Steps/ tips to understand Shakespeare
1."getting it"- Actually comprehend what you are reading.
2. Attend a reading or a play- watching the play helps you understand the sequence of events
3. Read it again- rereading the play can make you understand
4. Act it out- interacting with the roles of the play can help concrete the ideas
5. Read a plot summary- if all else fails, read a plot summary to fully comprehend the details you didn't pick up on
How Shakespeare portrayed women
He would depict the women as a "possession" rather than a citizen. they were socially restricted and had very little rights as a human being.
Audience members
- tanners
- butchers
- iron-workers
- millers
- seamen from ships and docks
- glovers
- servants
- shop keepers
- wig-makers
- bakers
- tradesmen
This is an example of how the stage looked from the point of view from the Audience
Hamlet Reenactment (Very Funny)
Hamlet: Genre of play
Hamlet is a revenge tragedy which contains certain elements, such as: a play within a play, mad scenes, a vengeful ghost, one or several gory scenes, and most importantly a central character who has a serious grievance against a formidable opponent. This character takes matter in his own hands, after experiencing an event that requires revenge upon another character. Hamlet is the only protagonist in any Elizabethan revenge play who can be considered a hero, aware of the moral implications involved in exacting his revenge.
Prince Hamlet
Main character who looses his own father, and then seeks revenge for the death of his father
Ghost Hamlet
King Hamlets ghost, which continues his character after he dies
Claudius
King Hamlets brother, and Prince Hamlet's uncle
Gertrude
King Hamlets wife, who remarries to Claudius
Ophelia
Prince Hamlets love, Laertes sister
Laertes
Son of Polonius, brother of Ophelia, ultimately seeks vengeance toward Prince Hamlet
Horatio
Prince Hamlets good friend
Polonius
Lord of Chamberlain, Father of Ophelia and Laertes
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern
Courtiers and friends with Prince Hamlet
This is the Castle that Hamlet is supposed to take place in.