by William Shakespeare

The Life of Shakespeare
Go to this site for an overview of William Shakespeare's life. Click on the different dates for a quick idea of what Shakespeare was up to at various times in his career. Click on the Bard's picture to the right and then scroll down for biographical information and images of pivotal Shakespearean people and places. With small group of classmates, create a collage of words and images that could be titled "Shakespeare, as a Man."

Mirror, Mirror–A Summary of Research Findings on Body Image
William Shakespeare's "Sonnet 130" mocks conventional poetry which often idealizes physical beauty. Read this Web page that examines the part attractiveness plays in our society, how it differs in other cultures, and how the media perpetuates impossible standards of beauty. Then write a letter from Shakespeare to the author of this page in response to the information given. Include quotations from "Sonnet 130."