How Did Shakespeare Impact On Society

William Shakespeare was most likely home-schooled until the age of six, by his mother who was very educated. He then attended a free grammar school that mostly focused on the Latin studies and he also usually learned the bible. His mother would tell him all kinds of stories that he got ideas from for his plays later on in life. Even though, going to the next level into the studies might've interested him, he did not go on to university, he instead married at the age of 18. No one knows exactly how his career in theater began, but he sure was suddenly important to one of the companies of theatrical productions. (“William Shakespeare's Family.” Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.) Three main influences or inspirations to Shakespeare would have to
be Geoffrey Chaucer, Plutarch, and most importantly the Bible. No sources that he used for ideas in any of his plays or writings can compare to the way the Bible helped him, it had a big impact on the way he wrote things. Shakespeare really admired Chaucer's work, even used some of his work for the "Queen Mab" speech in Romeo and Juliet. At one point, there was evidence that Shakespeare basically plagiarized one of North's articles that used Plutarch's work as a source. Shakespeare was inspired by Plutarch because of his positive mentality and the detail of his work. (Mabillard, Amanda. What Inspired Shakespeare?)

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Literary Time Period

2.1 Overview

Of all great literatures that have been written, this century is known to be the wisest of them all. Continuing literature after this century looked up to this one as examples for their own. (Reign of Elizabeth, 1558). The Elizabethan and Jacobean eras had a big impact on the lives of society and their English knowledge in multiple ways. On top of that, everything was changing, including the population, prices for things, and the ways people lived (1620s). The 16th century was a life changing time for all people.

2.2 Literary Works

This century had a big impact on how the society was changed. Once science was discovered and proved many other things, a man's power was so little he did not have the say so to command anything in nature. Many still disagreed with the fact that science can prove their knowledge instead of a man being in charge of everyone and many also agreed with it. Everyone had their way of reacting to the life changing events including the way they
lived.

3. Historical Analysis

3.1 Historical Figures

The Historical figure that I chose was Leonardo de Vinci.
Leonardo de Vinci was known to be many things throughout his life. His early years he lived with his father, Sir Piero, because his parents had gotten divorced before he was born. His father did have something to do with his interests, like introducing Leonardo to Andrea del Verrocchio, the artist. He learned things from her, started working for her and the store next door to her workshop and became known to other people so he had multiple opportunities. His interests came to him at more of an early age. Leonardo accomplished so many things. We use so many of inventions today including the first parachute, first tank, first helicopter, paddle boat, etc. They're so common and we don’t even
know.

3.2 Major Events

The Major Event that I chose was Thanksgiving. As we all know, Thanksgiving is about thanking the people around you, thanking for what you have, and thanking by giving to each other. When the day comes we think about all the food but what we don’t think about it the story behind it all, the meaning of the day. In November 1621, was the time that the British and the Natives decided to get along by giving to each and without this ever happening, I don’t think we would be on good terms with any of the native Americans today. People did have a lot of disagreements with the holiday which caused it to undergo a lot of changes throughout the years. It was once only a holiday for some cultures but as the years went on it applied to everyone, to all religious roots, the Holiday, to be thankful for what you have *Fun fact: In Canada, thanksgiving is instead celebrated on the second Monday in October.