“I could live in a nutshell and feel like the king of the universe. (2.2.275-76)” As a playwright, Shakespeare's voice resonated, remaining strong throughout his work, changing but never wavering. Chronologically, his works reflected his feelings towards personal experiences and events. Focusing on his tragedies constitutes concrete evidence of the conclusion that his personal life was expressed throughout his work. Initially, the infamous Bard lived during the Elizabethan era and, courting Anne Hathaway, had three children, Susanna and twins, Hamnet and Judith. Shakespeare was extremely talented with language, voice, and fluidity of writing to the point that many theorized that he stole works from a more educated playwright. His being in poverty created the misconception that he was ignorant; however, he attended a high school known as King's New School (Alchin). Born in April 1564, he died fifty-two years after his birthday. His first play was written and published in 1589, The Comedy of Errors (Johnson). Much Ado About Nothing was estimated to be Shakespeare's eighteenth play, published in 1598 (Johnson). During this time, he received the title of “Comic Prince” (Alchin), he also helped finance the construction of the Globe Theater, making it an exceptionally great year for Shakespeare. Although Much Ado was a dramatic romance laced with comic relief, it had tragic aspects. Claudio asked in an accusatory tone: “Would you not swear, / All you who see her, that she was a servant, / By these outward spectacles? But she is none: / She knows the warmth of a luxurious bed; / Her blush is guilt, not modesty. (4.1.35-39)” This quote succinctly summarizes the theme of the tragedy contained within, showing disloyalty, accusation and… middle of the paper… discoveries of two fellow actors, John Hemmings and Henry Condell (Alchin). Works Cited Alchin, Linda. "Biography of William Shakespeare". BIOGRAPHY OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. Np, nd Web. November 18, 2013. Bray, Peter. "Men, Loss, and Spiritual Emergency: Shakespeare, Hamlet's Death, and Hamlet's Making." JMMS The intimate connection. June 2008: 95-115. Magazine. November 21, 2013.Johnsen-Neshati, Kristin. "A Cultural Context for Othello." Harman Center for the Arts. August 19, 2005. Shakespeare Theater Company. Network. November 20, 2013.Johnson, Eric M. "The Works of Shakespeare, Listed by Presumed Date of Composition." Shakespeare open source. George Mason University, 2013. Web. November 20, 2013. Mabillard, Amanda. “Introduction to Hamlet”. Shakespeare online. August 20, 2000. Web. November 17, 2013. Grant, Virshaun. "Iago the antagonist." Study mode. March 8, 2013. Studio Mode. Network. November 19 2013.