Introduction to Shakespeare Flashcards
Why is the first folio important?
Without the first folio, over the half of Shakespeare’s plays it would’ve been lost
What is the first folio?
The first folio is the printed collection of most of Shakespeare’s plays published in 1623
What are some differences between the Jacobean and Elizabethan theatre?
- Elizabethan theatre was based in language and Jacobean was centered around interiority and gave room to improvisation
Identify the main characteristics of Jacobean theatre
- Influenced by Italian theatre
- Darkness = intimacy
- Life is meaningless
Elizabethan theatre is constructed through ______
language
What was the original name of Shakespeare’s company?
Lord Chamberlain’s Men (Lizzie’s period)
What was the second name of the company?
King’s Men (James’ Period)
What was the first theatre of Shakespeare?
The Globe Theatre
What was the second theatre of Shakespeare?
The Blackfriars Theatre
What was the geographical difference between the Globe and the Blackfriars?
The Globe was in the outskirts of London meanwhile, The Blackfriars was in the centre London
Why were they called the King’s Men?
Because James I became the patrón of the company once he became king.
What were the structure differences between the Globe and the Blackfriars?
- The Blackfriars had a roof which meant usage of light changes
- Blackfriars creates a division between stage and the public
- Less seats = more exclusivity
- Tickets became more expensive
- Proscenium
Why did it exist a shift in theatre after James I?
- Theatre became no longer marginal because James I was eager about it.
- It became culturally central
When did Shakespeare acquired the Blackfriars
1603
Precedent of the first folio?
Ben Jonson’s works published in 1616
