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Shakespeare lived during a time of peace during the time of his life when he was writing. War with Spain was successfully concluded in 1588, and Elizabeth was cautious about getting into another one. She knew (better than many people nowadays) that wars are big time expensive, and can bankrupt a country. There were expeditions in the Netherlands and Ireland, but these were basically adventures.
Although England in Shakespeare's day was remarkably peaceful, war does figure prominently in many plays--not only in the English history plays, and those based on Roman and Scottish history (Macbeth, Julius Caesar), but also those set in the remote and legendary past (Coriolanus, Cymbeline). It even plays a major part in the comedy All's Well that Ends Well.
As Jaques suggests, the soldier "seeking the bubble reputation even in the cannon's mouth" was a type. Many young men, Like Bertram in All's Well, must have looked to the possibility of military adventure as a chance for advancement and excitement, although perhaps not as a way to get rid of an unwanted wife. To them, plays which dealt with the qualities of a soldier had an immediate relevance.
In addition, a military career was closely linked (as it is today) with a career in politics. Plays such as Macbeth, Henry V and Coriolanus deal with soldier-politicians who are less or more successful.
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Where did shakespeares writing talent come from?
God knows. Literally.
What was the thing that temporarily halted shakespeares play writing career?
d
What are William Shakespeares hobbies beside writing?
Nobody knows what Shakespeare's hobbies were. Writing wasn't one of them, though, because writing was part of his job.
What was Shakespeares occupation?
Shakespeare's occupations were Writing plays, sonnets and acting.
What were Shakespeares hobbies?
He enjoyed fishing, arts, music, reading and writing, but that wasn't all he liked he loved computer games, cookies, play school and v8 super cars!
Where did shakespeares writing talent come from?
God knows. Literally.
What was the thing that temporarily halted shakespeares play writing career?
d
Significant events in shakespeares life?
the war
What was the first printing of shakespeares writing called?
Venus and Adonis, which was published in 1593.
What are William Shakespeares hobbies beside writing?
Nobody knows what Shakespeare's hobbies were. Writing wasn't one of them, though, because writing was part of his job.
What was Shakespeares occupation?
Shakespeare's occupations were Writing plays, sonnets and acting.
What is william shakespeares history of writing plays?
William Shakespeare had a history of writing plays during a long and successful career as an actor. He started when he was about twenty-four, and finished when he was about forty-nine.
What were Shakespeares hobbies?
He enjoyed fishing, arts, music, reading and writing, but that wasn't all he liked he loved computer games, cookies, play school and v8 super cars!
Was Shakespeares father proud of Shakespeares job?
yes he was very proud of his sons job
Why did shakespeares write poetry?
He wrote poems to express his love and affection for someone
What was William shakespeares favourite football team?
It is not known if William Shakespeare had a favorite football team. William Shakespeare is a famous playwright most known for writing Romeo and Juliet.
Does writing affect the way we think?
yes
