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1. William Shakespeare Life, Plays, Comedies, and Sonnets Presented by Laziza

2. Introduction William Shakespeare is 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 the English 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 Modern Media • 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’s Dream: Key Themes • Love, magic, and transformation.

25. Much Ado About Nothing: Key Themes • Deception, love, and wit.

26. The Tempest: Key Themes • 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 in Education • Studied in schools and universities worldwide.

34. Shakespeare’s Cultural Impact • His stories are adapted into films, books, and theater.

35. Shakespeare’s Plays Around the World • Translated into over 100 languages.

36. Modern Shakespeare Festivals • Celebrated in many countries with theater performances.

37. Why Shakespeare is Still Relevant • His themes are timeless • His language is influential.

38. Conclusion • Shakespeare’s legacy lives on through literature and theater.