11. YYoung Williamoung William
ShakespeareShakespeare
with his father, Johnwith his father, John
Shakespeare, and hisShakespeare, and his
mother, Mary Ardenmother, Mary Arden
SHAKESPEARE’S CHILDHOODSHAKESPEARE’S CHILDHOOD
12. John Shakespeare was a glove-John Shakespeare was a glove-
maker, and his children (Willam andmaker, and his children (Willam and
his brother Gilbert) helped their fatherhis brother Gilbert) helped their father
in his workshop.in his workshop.
13. Young William attended the King Edward'sYoung William attended the King Edward's
Grammar School in Stratford.Grammar School in Stratford.
After leaving school at around 14 it is likely thatAfter leaving school at around 14 it is likely that
Shakespeare went to learn his father's trade inShakespeare went to learn his father's trade in
his father's shop.his father's shop.
14. When he was 18, Shakespeare marriedWhen he was 18, Shakespeare married
Anne Hathaway, who was a few yearsAnne Hathaway, who was a few years
older than himself.older than himself.
15. One of William's earliest poetic works isOne of William's earliest poetic works is
a sonnet (number 145) written to Anne.a sonnet (number 145) written to Anne.
Those lips that Love's own hand did make,
Breathed forth the sound that said 'I hate',
To me that languished for her sake:
But when she saw my woeful state,
Straight in her heart did mercy come,
Chiding that tongue that ever sweet
Was used in giving gentle doom;
And taught it thus anew to greet;
'I hate' she altered with an end,
That followed it as gentle day,
Doth follow night, who like a fiend
From heaven to hell is flown away.
'I hate', from hate away she threw,
And saved my life, saying 'not you'
16. Anne's original home was a farmhouse,Anne's original home was a farmhouse,
now known as Anne Hathaway'snow known as Anne Hathaway's
Cottage.Cottage.
17. Anne and William had their first child,Anne and William had their first child,
Susanna, in 1583.Susanna, in 1583.
Susanna was followed by twins, Judith andSusanna was followed by twins, Judith and
Hamnet, 2 years later.Hamnet, 2 years later.
18. The age of Shakespeare was a greatThe age of Shakespeare was a great
time in English history. The reign oftime in English history. The reign of
Elizabeth (1558 - 1603) made EnglandElizabeth (1558 - 1603) made England
the leading naval and commercialthe leading naval and commercial
power of the Western world.power of the Western world.
19. There was general economic
hardship in Warwickshire at
that time, which seriously
affected Shakespeare's father's
business and the Shakespeare
family. William needed to find
other employment. His early
sonnet to Anne shows his
interest in writing, but there
was no such work locally.
Fate brought William into
contact with a travelling
theatre company, and he
joined them, as an actor.
20. Travelling companies of actors would perform at
market fairs, or at great country houses. Each
company was under the patronage of some wealthy
nobleman. The picture shows the Guild Hall which
was also used for such performances.
21. The travelling company of actors took
Shakespeare to London (in 1587). This is London
as Shakespeare would have known it.
A view of London Bridge
22. Little is known of Shakespeare's early years in London. He
first worked for the Queen's Company as a poet to rewrite
the plays they were performing. Romeo and Juliet, Richard
II, Julius Caesar, Henry V, Hamlet , Othello, King Lear and
other great works were created at that period of time.
23. By 1592, when he was aged 27, Shakespeare hadBy 1592, when he was aged 27, Shakespeare had
established himself as both an actor and writer.established himself as both an actor and writer.
24. This picture shows the
Earl of Southampton, a
very rich young
gentleman, to whom
Shakespeare dedicated
two of his earliest
works, and who was an
early patron of
Shakespeare.
The Earl ofThe Earl of
SouthamptonSouthampton
25. James Burbage (left) established his own company in
London - the Chamberlain's Men. This company included
Shakespeare as one of its managers and players. James
Burbage's son, Richard Burbage (standing), played all the
great roles created by Shakespeare (Hamlet, Othello, etc).
The Burbage family.The Burbage family.
26. Shakespeare's time in London was one of intense
personal emotions, reflected in the content of his
Sonnets. Some of these are attributed to an
unidentified figure known as the Dark Lady.
The Dark LaDyThe Dark LaDy
27. In 1598 The Chamberlain's Men decided toIn 1598 The Chamberlain's Men decided to
finance the construction of a new theatre,finance the construction of a new theatre,
The Globe.The Globe.
29. The Globe theatre has recently been rebuilt,
very near to the site of the original, and
closely resembling the original.
30. Shakespeare always maintained the intention of
returning to Stratford someday. This picture shows
Shakespeare travelling back to Stratford, by horse, and
staying overnight in Oxford.
31. In 1610 Shakespeare returned to StratfordIn 1610 Shakespeare returned to Stratford
permanently to manage his investments andpermanently to manage his investments and
properties.properties.
32. Shakespeare's daughter Susanna married a Stratford
doctor John Hall. This picture shows Shakespeare with
Susanna's daughter Elizabeth, at New Place in
Stratford.
33. This family portrait shows (back row) Shakespeare, DrThis family portrait shows (back row) Shakespeare, Dr
John Hall, Judith (Shakespeare's daughter), (centre row)John Hall, Judith (Shakespeare's daughter), (centre row)
Anne Hathaway, Susanna, Thomas (a friend of Judith),Anne Hathaway, Susanna, Thomas (a friend of Judith),
(front) Elizabeth (Susanna's daughter).(front) Elizabeth (Susanna's daughter).
34. Shakespeare died in Stratford on 23 April
1616, and now lies in Holy Trinity Church
Stratford.
35. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:
1. When and where was W.Shakespeare born?
(on April 23, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon)
2. When did he die?
(in 1616)
3. Who and what was his father?
(John Shakespeare,John Shakespeare, a glove-maker)
4. Who was his wife?
(Anne Hathaway)
5. How many sonnets and plays did he write?
(154 sonnets and 37 plays)
