Romeo And Juliet Context

Question 1

When was Romeo and Juliet written (approximately)

Answer 1

1595

Question 2

Where does the play take place and what place does this have similarities to?

Answer 2

This play takes place in Verona, Italy and has a lot in common with England at this time (Elizibethan era)

Question 3

Where and when was Shakespeare born?

Answer 3

Statford-upon-Avon in 1564

Question 4

How many plays did Shakespeare write for the kings men?

Answer 4

30

Question 5

Which king gave Shakespeare the right to perform at his court?

Answer 5

King James the first

Question 6

What is a theory on how Shakespeare got his idea for Romeo and Juliet?

Answer 6

He based it off a poem that he had read

Question 7

What era is this play used in?

Answer 7

16th-17th century

Question 8

In shakespeares time what was common?

Answer 8

For fathers to contol their daughters/where marriage was about wealth , and status not love/

Question 9

What is important themes in this play?

Answer 9

family responsibility/loyalty/violence/money/Religion