Shakespare Flashcards
Where was William Shakespare born?
Stratford-upon-avon, England
What was Shakespares father successful at?
Glove-making
Shakespare was one of how many children?
8
Where did Shakespare grow up?
Holy Trinity Church
How old was William Shakespare when he got married and how many kids did he have?
18years old with 3 kids
Who did he marry?
Anna Hathaway
When and where did Shakespare move?
London in 1590
What theatre company was Shakespare part of?
Lord Chamberleins men
Where were Shakespares plays peformed?
Globe theatre
What are some examples of his plays?
Romeo&Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth
What else did Shakespare write?
Poems
What are some examples of Shakespares poems?
Venus, and Adonis
When was Shakespare’s birthday/death?
23 April 1564, and died 23 April 1616
Where was Shakespare buried?
Holy Trinity Church
Which form of poetry is Shakespare best known for?
Sonnet
What was the 1605/1606 era called?
Jacobean
Was there a real king of Scotland?
Yes, Macbeth was the real king of Scotland
Who does Lady Macbeth frame for the murder of King Duncan?
Duncan’s Chamberleins, or guards
In the banquet scene, who does Macbeth ‘see”?
Ghost of Banquo
The goddess of witchcraft is mentioned several times in the play, who is it?
Hecate
What was the first title that was given to Macbeth in Act 1?
Thane of Glamis
What are the three propehy the witches give macbeth?
Thane of Glamis, thane of Cawdor, king of Scotland
Who was murdered at Macduff’s castle
Macduff’s family
Lady Macbeth’s death is the result of what?
Guilt
