Shakespeare was Baptized.

He had 3 younger brothers and two sisters but one of them died at 7.

Shakespeare married his wife at the age 18 while she was 26.

He worked as an actor, a playwright, and he was a partner in a acting company.

Shakespeare was a very wealthy man due to his partnership with the Lord Chamberlain's Men, as well from his writing and acting.

The last play he wrote was "The Two Noble Kingsmen" before passing away on April 23, 1616

When Shakespeare was 21 years old he was married and had 3 children

He then went "quiet" for 7 years until he became a playwright and part owner of a theater company

According to a man named Davies Shakespeare was known to poach deer and rabbits

John Aubrey claimed that Shakespeare was a schoolmaster in England.

In 1985 a scholar proposed that Shakespeare served a wealthy Catholic family in Lancashire.

He claimed that Shakespeare was likely a Catholic himself.

The resolution of conflicts creates a distinction between comedy and tragedy.

Comedies resolve conflict through understanding, forgiveness, and reintegration into the community, often culminating in celebrations such as weddings.

The emphasis is on harmony and a hopeful future.

Conversely, tragedies often hinge on the downfall of the central character, whose egocentric attempts to confront challenges lead to their demise.

Unlike comedies, which project optimism, tragedies reflect on the consequences of the protagonist's actions, typically involving collective lamentation for the fallen hero, emphasizing themes of loss and reflection on life's significance.

This era began with Elizabeth Tudor's accession to the throne, in 1558.

Following Henry VIII's split from the Roman Catholic Church, England faced significant Protestant-Catholic turmoil.

The government imposed fines on the Act of Uniformity for non-attendance at Anglican services, which fueled resentment.

Elizabeth's patronage was crucial for the careers of many writers, with William Shakespeare being the most notable.

This era saw significant advancements in music, and architecture.

Art was intertwined with politics, as writers were expected to celebrate the queen.