William Shakespeare is probably the most recognized figure in the English Renaissance. Shakespeare was born around 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon. Today, historians are still unsure of William's early childhood and how he manged to develop some of the most important Renaissance pieces the world his seen. William Shakespeare is remembered by moving sonnets and entertaining playwrights, especially his tragedies. Shakespeare's influence today is remarkable, In just about every English class I've been we've atleast read a piece from Shakespeare.
Act 1. Twelfth Night
Setting of the play takes us to place called Illyria. Duke Orsino enjoying himself at a party, but is seeking the affection of Lady Olivia. This conversation between Orsino and Curio (Orsino attendant) describing his love and pursuit of the Olivia, I thought was great.
Curio: Will you go hunt, my lord?
Orsino: What, Curio?
Curio: The hart.
Orsino: Why so I do, the noblest that I have.
O, when mine eyes did see Olivia first
Methought she purged the air of pestilence;
That instant was I turned into a hart,
And my desires, like fell and cruel hounds,
E'er since pursue me. (1080, 16-22)
Also this part does make a reference to Sir Thomas Wyatt's sonnet, Whoso list to hunt. Which to me seems to be a very influential piece to the later English Renaissance authors.
Were introduced, Viola who lost her brother to a shipwreck, but sense he may have survived. She is would like to serve with Olivia(she lost her brother too), but it cannot happen and the sea captain decides to help her make this happen with a disguise as a male servant to the duke.
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