Sonnet 29 by William Shakespeare

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Roldan Jay Tupaz

1. Sonnet 29 and As You Like It by William Shakespeare

2. William Shakespeare Born: Baptised 26 April 1564 Stratford-upon-Avon , Warwickshire, England Died: 23 April 1616 (aged 52) Stratford-upon-Avon , Warwickshire, England Chando s Portrait

3. Shakespeare produced most of his known work between 1589 and 1613 . His early plays were mainly comedies and histories and these works remain regarded as some of the best work produced in these genres. He then wrote mainly tragedies until about 1608, including Hamlet, King Lear, Othello, and Macbeth, considered some of the finest works in the English language. In his last phase, he wrote tragicomedies, also known as romances, and collaborated with other playwrights. First Folio first collected edition of Shakespeare's plays without which there would be no William Shakespeare

4. Sonnet 29 Published in 1609, the  Sonnets  were the last of Shakespeare's non-dramatic works to be printed. Scholars are not certain when each of the 154 sonnets was composed, but evidence suggests that Shakespeare wrote sonnets throughout his career for a private readership.  Sonnet 29 shows the poet at his most insecure and troubled. He feels unlucky, shamed, and fiercely jealous of those around him. What causes the poet's anguish will remain a mystery; as will the answer to whether the sonnets are autobiographical . by : William Shakespeare

5. When, in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state,  And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries, And look upon myself, and curse my fate,  Wishing me like to one more rich in hope,  Featur'd like him, like him with friends possess'd , Desiring this man's art and that man's scope,  With what I most enjoy contented least;  Yet in these thoughts myself almost despising, Haply I think on thee, and then my state,  Like to the lark at break of day arising  From sullen earth, sings hymns at heaven's gate; For thy sweet love remember'd such wealth brings That then I scorn to change my state with kings. 

6. SONNET 29 PARAPHRASE When, in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, When I’ve fallen out of favor with fortune and men, I all alone beweep my outcast state All alone I weep over my position as a social outcast, And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries, And pray to heaven, but my cries go unheard, And look upon myself and curse my fate, And I look at myself, cursing my fate, Wishing me like to one more rich in hope, Wishing I were like one who had more hope, Featured like him, like him with friends possess'd , Wishing I looked like him; wishing I were surrounded by friends, Desiring this man's art and that man's scope, Wishing I had this man's skill and that man's freedom. With what I most enjoy contented least; I am least contented with what I used to enjoy most. Yet in these thoughts myself almost despising, But , with these thoughts – almost despising myself, Haply I think on thee, and then my state, I , by chance, think of you and then my melancholy Like to the lark at break of day arising Like the lark at the break of day, rises From sullen earth, sings hymns at heaven's gate; From the dark earth and (I) sing hymns to heaven; For thy sweet love remember'd such wealth brings For thinking of your love brings such happiness That then I scorn to change my state with kings. That then I would not change my position in life with kings. `

7. Literary Criticism Mimetic - nature is copied, imitated, reflected Expressive - author’s inner being is expressed - an examination of Shakespeare’s life around the time he wrote Sonnet 29 reveals two traumatic events that may have shaped the theme of the sonnet. In 1592 the London theatres closed due to a severe outbreak of plague. Although it is possible that Shakespeare toured the outlying areas of London, it is almost certain that he left the theatre entirely during this time to work on his sonnets and narrative poems. The closing of the playhouses made it hard for Shakespeare and other actors of the day to earn a living. With plague and poverty looming it is expected that he would feel "in disgrace with fortune"

8. Theme:

9. Comedy , in the contemporary meaning of the term, is any discourse or work generally intended to be humorous or to amuse by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, television, film and stand-up comedy . A Shakespearean comedy is one that has a happy ending, usually involving marriages between the unmarried characters, and a tone and style that is more light-hearted than Shakespeare's other plays.

10. As You Like It As You Like It is a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in 1599 or early 1600 and first published in the First Folio, 1623. The play's first performance is uncertain, though a performance at Wilton House in 1603 has been suggested as a possibility. As You Like It follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle's court, accompanied by her cousin Celia to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden . By William Shakespeare

11. Act 1, Scene 1:  Orchard of Oliver's house. Act 1, Scene 2:  Lawn before the Duke's palace. Act 1, Scene 3:  A room in the palace. Act 2, Scene 1:  The Forest of Arden. Act 2, Scene 2:  A room in the palace. Act 2, Scene 3:  Before OLIVER'S house. Act 2, Scene 4:  The Forest of Arden. Act 2, Scene 5:  The Forest. Act 2, Scene 6:  The forest. Act 2, Scene 7:  The forest. Act 3, Scene 1:  A room in the palace. Act 3, Scene 2:  The forest. Act 3, Scene 3:  The forest. Act 3, Scene 4:  The forest. Act 3, Scene 5:  Another part of the forest .

12. Act 4, Scene 1:  The forest. Act 4, Scene 2:  The forest. Act 4, Scene 3:  The forest. Act 5, Scene 1:  The forest. Act 5, Scene 2:  The forest. Act 5, Scene 3:  The forest. Act 5, Scene 4:  The forest.

13. Rising Action

14. Sir Rowland de Bois has recently died, and, according to the custom of primogeniture, the vast majority of his estate has passed into the possession of his eldest son, Oliver.

15. Charles, a wrestler from the court of Duke Frederick, arrives to warn Oliver of a rumor that Orlando will challenge Charles to a fight on the following day . Rosalind witnessed the victory of Orlando and fell in love with him. Rosalind gives Orlando a chain to wear and he falls in love with her.

16. Conflict

17. Orlando returns home from the wrestling match, only to have his faithful servant Adam warn him about Oliver’s plot against Orlando’s life. Orlando decides to leave for the safety of Arden. Without warning, Duke Frederick has a change of heart regarding Rosalind and banishes her from court.

18. Climax

19. To ensure the safety of their journey, Rosalind assumes the dress of a young man and takes the name Ganymede, while Celia dresses as a common shepherdess and calls herself Aliena .

20. Denouement

21. Rosalind, as Ganymede, claims to be an expert in exorcising such emotions and promises to cure Orlando of lovesickness if he agrees to pretend that Ganymede is Rosalind and promises to come woo her every day. Orlando agrees, and the love lessons begin.

22. Oliver describes how Orlando stumbled upon him in the forest and saved him from being devoured by a hungry lioness. Oliver and Celia, still disguised as the shepherdess Aliena , fall instantly in love and agree to marry.

23. Ending

24. The day of the wedding arrives, and Rosalind gathers the various couples: Phoebe and Silvius ; Celia and Oliver; Touchstone and Audrey, a goatherd he intends to marry; and Orlando. The group congregates before Duke Senior and his men. Rosalind, still disguised as Ganymede, reminds the lovers of their various vows.

25. Settings : Dukedome Forest of Arden

26. Characterization: Rosalind – risk-taker; witty; brave Orlando – courageous; reckless Celia – loyal friend Oliver – rude; greedy; neglectful Duke Fredrick – cruel; volatile temper Duke Senior – contented; helpful

27. Subject Matter: Love Loyalty Family Simplicity

28. Characters Rosalind  -  the daughter of Duke Senior . - independent minded, strong-willed, good-hearted, and clever Celia - The daughter of Duke Frederick and Rosalind’s dearest friend. Celia’ devotion to Rosalind is unmatched, as evidenced by her decision to follow her cousin into exile. Orlando - the youngest son of Sir Rowland de Bois and younger brother of Oliver . Orlando is an attractive young man who, under his brother’s neglectful care, has languished without a gentleman’s education or training .

29. Touchstone - A clown in Duke Frederick’s court who accompanies Rosalind and Celia in their flight to Ardenne . Oliver - The oldest son of Sir Rowland de Bois and sole inheritor of the de Bois estate. Oliver is a loveless young man who begrudges his brother, Orlando , a gentleman’s education. Duke Senior - The father of Rosalind and the rightful ruler of the dukedom Duke Frederick - The brother of Duke Senior and usurper of his throne. Duke Frederick’s cruel nature and volatile temper are displayed when he banishes his niece, Rosalind, from court without reason.

30. Silvius - A young, suffering shepherd, who is desperately in love with the disdainful Phoebe. Phoebe - A young shepherdess, who disdains the affections of Silvius . She falls in love with Ganymede, who is really Rosalind in disguise, but Rosalind tricks Phoebe into marrying Silvius . Charles - A professional wrestler in Duke Frederick’s court. Charles demonstrates both his caring nature and his political savvy when he asks Oliver to intercede in his upcoming fight with Orlando: he does not want to injure the young man and thereby lose favor among the nobles who support him. Charles’s concern for Orlando proves unwarranted when Orlando beats him senseless. Audrey - A simpleminded goatherd who agrees to marry Touchstone. Sir Rowland de Bois - The father of Oliver and Orlando, friend of Duke Senior, and enemy of Duke Frederick. Upon Sir Rowland’s death, the vast majority of his estate was handed over to Oliver according to the custom of primogeniture.  

31. Theme: The Delights of Love City Life Versus Country Life The Malleability of the Human Experience