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. …showed first 75 words of 2205 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2205 total…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**