The Sonnets come from Shakespeare's early years and were probably composed between 1592 and 1597.It is reasonable then to suppose that the inspiration came from the time between when he left Stratford and popped up on the literary scene in London.
You will investigate the Sonnets - and be responsible for researching one sonnet and create / present an Illuminated Sonnet accompanied by a written reflection / response. [Project - Handout]
Tuesday April 22
VIEWING NOTES
(Ep 3. 00:00 - 29:00)
(Ep 3. 00:00 - 29:00)
What does the host maintain Shakespeare's belief of the role of poets to be?
What elements of Shakespeare's life has contributed to his development as a writer?
Continue Looking at the Role of Poets [Sonnets 20:00-29:00] - view Clip (00:00-29:00)
Monday April 21
VIEWING NOTES
(Ep 1. 00:00 - 22:00)
What was the political and religious climate of Elizabethan England?
What was the "split in English society" host Michael Wood refers to?
What elements in his early life may have contributed to his development as a writer later on for theatre?
HW
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