Facts on Hamlet By: Brian Rodes Elements of Literature for Hamlet Title: Hamlet Published: It was written in the late 1500s. It has been on national stages since 1589, and the earliest known publications date back to the years 1600 and 1601. Author: William Shakespeare ( 1564 - 1616 ) Biographical Information: Biographical Information: All though much is not known about Shakespeare the man, there is numerous speculations about Shakespeare the playwright. He was the son of John Shakespeare and Mary Arden. …
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…the play no justice. I enjoyed it and related in many occasions with several of the characters, but can say that I understood and enjoyed Merchant of Venice, more that this play. Possible AP Question: When was the main character's big moment? In other words, at what point was the character faced with a decision which ultimately affected the entire piece? Explain what the moment was, how it rose, and how it resulted. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**