The Life And times Of William Shakespeare

THE LIFE AND TIME OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

For decades, William Shakespeare has been considered as one of the best playwrights and dramatists of our time. During his lifetime, Shakespeare has spent his time touching the hearts of many of his readers and the people around him.
William Shakespeare was born on April 26th, 1564 in Stratford, Avon to parents, John Shakespeare and Mary Arden. He was the 3rd child and the eldest son of the couple. During his childhood, young Shakespeare enrolled into Stratford Grammar School for children from ages 6-13. There, he developed a great liking for reading and learning. He excelled in Latin and English during his time there. Shakespeare was most certainly a well rounded student, not only focusing on his academics but also in the working area. At some point in his childhood he worked for a butcher.
At age 18, Shakespeare fell in love. In 1582, he married Anne Hathaway who was 8 years his senior. Later on they had 3 children, Susana the eldest in 1583 and Hamnet and Juliet who were twins in 1585. Sadly, Hamnet passed away in 1596.
His Career immediately began from 1585 and 1592 where in London he practiced poetry, acting and playwright. Throughout his career he wrote mainly comedies, tragedies, histories, romances and much more. Overall, he wrote 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems and various poems. From 1585 to 1592, Shakespeare took time off to acquire his skills as an actor and a playwright. This breaking period was known as his “lost years”.
All good things must come to an end just as the life as William Shakespeare. On April 23rd, 1616 he died. After his death 14 of his plays were published with Quartro Books.
William Shakespeare will live on through his plays throughout the test of time.

To me, so far, the novel, Brother Man has turned out to be a story of the utmost interest. The book first begins with the lines, " The tongues in the lane clack-clack... tow-faced scale, waiting for change" gives the reader the idea that the story scene was based on life in Jamaica, the people's gossips and the good and hard times of the country.
Some characters found in the book were Bra' Man, Minette, Jesmina, Cordelia, Papasita and Girlie.The novel focuses it self on Jesmina, Cordelia, Bra' Man, Papasita and Girlie, such characters living in the community. In the community, Bra' Man is recognized as "the good Samaritan" due to the way he portrays himself. He is a man of "peace and love", the line which is used by him to greet his loved ones. Bra' Man sets out on helping others and bringing them the good news.
On The other hand, Minette who Bra' Man considers as his daughter, has developed, what could be called a crush or a strong liking for him. She believes that she somewhat 'owes' Bra' Man for all that he has done for her, i.e. taking her in and caring for her.
Papasita, a man of cruelty and covetousness shares a relationship with Girlie, a woman who is very outspoken. They have an up and down relationship since they often argue, fight and degrade each other. Deep down they truly love each other and at the end of the day, they learn to live as man and wife.
Finally, Cordelia faces a major turmoil with her spouse, Jonas being arrested and her son being severely ill. Cordy feels a sense of abandonment from those she know and care about. This situation now puts a strain on Jesmina since she is left to not only be a sisterly support to Cordy but also she is in deep fear of leaving her sister because of her findings of Cordy's use of Obeah.