To be or not to be. Most people recognize this as Shakespeare’s famous line from Hamlet. Historians esteem Shakespeare as the most esteemed writer of classic English literature, and others quote his works more than any other aside from the Bible. His plays, surprisingly enough, were published after his death. Shakespeare published thirty-seven plays, while historians believe there may have been twenty more as well. Additionally, the English language has seen the introduction of 3000 words because of Shakespeare’s works. Moreover, every type of art and entertainment has referred to Shakespeare in some form or another. Facts about Shakespeare’s life, his impact on theater, and knowledge of his famous plays will give readers an appreciation of one of the most renowned artists of all time. Much of Shakespeare’s life remains a mystery. He began his life in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England as the third oldest of six children in his family. He lived on Henley Street in a big house. Later in life he attended a grammar school where he learned poetry, history, Greek and Latin. When he turned …show more content…
To begin with, plays before Shakespeare usually portrayed characters choosing noble deeds over corrupt choices, however in contrast, Shakespeare’s characters tapped into real struggles of human living such as jealously, anger and revenge. Additionally, he founded an acting company called "The Lord Chamberlains Men" which consisted of ten male actors including himself. When the land owner closed the theater down, the company relocated it and renamed it "The Globe Theater" which soon became the hot spot in London where 3000 spectators attended. This unique theater contained painted ceilings and walls, and musicians made special effects noises, they even had a cannon that fired blanks. The original Globe Theater closed in 1642 until its reconstruction in 1997 by an American actor. Shakespeare's ideas revolutionized