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- 1. William Shakespeare Life, Plays,Comedies, and Sonnets Presented by Laziza
- 2. Introduction • William Shakespeareis one of the greatest playwrights and poets in English literature.
- 3. Early Life • •Born: April 23, 1564, Stratford-upon-Avon • • Parents: John and Mary Shakespeare • • Childhood details.
- 4. Marriage and Family •• Married Anne Hathaway in 1582 • • Had three children: Susanna, Hamnet, and Judith.
- 5. Move to London •• Joined the theater scene in London • • Became an actor and playwright.
- 6. Shakespeare’s Plays • •Wrote 39 plays • • Three categories: Tragedies, Comedies, Histories.
- 7. Famous Tragedies • •Hamlet – Revenge and madness • • Macbeth – Ambition and fate • • Othello – Jealousy and trust issues.
- 8. Famous Comedies • •A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Magic and love • • Much Ado About Nothing – Witty romance • • Twelfth Night – Disguise and love triangles.
- 9. Famous Histories • •Henry IV – The rise of a prince • • Richard III – Power struggles • • Henry V – Leadership and war.
- 10. The Globe Theatre •• Opened in 1599 in London • • Hosted many of Shakespeare’s plays • • Burned down in 1613 but was later rebuilt.
- 11. Shakespeare’s Sonnets • •Wrote 154 sonnets • • Themes: Love, beauty, time, and mortality.
- 12. Sonnet 18 • •'Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?' • • Talks about eternal beauty.
- 13. Sonnet 116 • •'Let me not to the marriage of true minds' • • Describes true love.
- 14. Sonnet 130 • •'My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun' • • A humorous take on love.
- 15. Writing Style • •Used iambic pentameter • • Invented new words and phrases.
- 16. Impact on theEnglish Language • • Contributed over 1,700 words • • Many common phrases originated from his plays.
- 17. Shakespeare’s Later Years •• Returned to Stratford-upon-Avon • • Wrote fewer plays but remained influential.
- 18. Death and Legacy •• Died on April 23, 1616 • • Buried in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford.
- 19. Shakespeare’s Influence • •Inspired many writers and filmmakers • • His works are still performed worldwide.
- 20. Shakespeare in ModernMedia • • Movies and adaptations based on his plays • • Continued influence on literature.
- 21. Hamlet: Key Themes •• Revenge, madness, fate, and corruption.
- 22. Macbeth: Key Themes •• Ambition, power, guilt, and fate.
- 23. Othello: Key Themes •• Jealousy, betrayal, and manipulation.
- 24. A Midsummer Night’sDream: Key Themes • • Love, magic, and transformation.
- 25. Much Ado AboutNothing: Key Themes • • Deception, love, and wit.
- 26. The Tempest: KeyThemes • • Power, magic, and forgiveness.
- 27. Shakespeare’s Female Characters •• Strong and intelligent women like Juliet, Lady Macbeth, and Portia.
- 28. Shakespeare’s Male Characters •• Complex figures like Hamlet, Macbeth, and Othello.
- 29. Shakespearean Comedy vs. Tragedy •• Comedies have happy endings, tragedies often end in death.
- 30. Shakespeare’s Poetry • •His non-dramatic works include 'Venus and Adonis' and 'The Rape of Lucrece'.
- 31. The First Folio •• Published in 1623 by Shakespeare’s friends • • Preserved many of his plays.
- 32. Shakespeare’s Most Famous Quotes •• 'To be or not to be' • • 'All the world’s a stage' • • 'What’s in a name?'.
- 33. Shakespeare’s Works inEducation • • Studied in schools and universities worldwide.
- 34. Shakespeare’s Cultural Impact •• His stories are adapted into films, books, and theater.
- 35. Shakespeare’s Plays Aroundthe World • • Translated into over 100 languages.
- 36. Modern Shakespeare Festivals •• Celebrated in many countries with theater performances.
- 37. Why Shakespeare isStill Relevant • • His themes are timeless • • His language is influential.
- 38. Conclusion • • Shakespeare’slegacy lives on through literature and theater.