Shakespeare Flashcards
Who did Shakespeare marry?
Anne Hathaway
Did Shakespeare have children?
Yes, 3
Where was he born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
What time of day were plays performed at?
The Afternoon
Why were plays performed at when they were performed at?
Because there wasn’t much they could do for artificial lighting, the lighting had to be done by the Sun (which was out in the afternoon!!!!!!)
When did William Shakespeare die?
April 23rd, 1616
Where did the bard die?
In his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon
When were the lost years?
When Shakespeare was in his early twenties, there is no record of him or his accomplishments.
What was the play that set Shakespeare apart from all of the other playwrights?
Romeo and Juliet.
How are the years 1585-1592 significant?
This were the lost years, when Shakespeare was not heard from or seen
How long was Queen Elizabeth on the throne for in 1593?
40 years
Who are the groundlings?
The poor folk who would stand on the smelly hay right up close to the stage with no roof over their heads.
Kid’s names
Susannah, Hamnet (died at 11), and Judith
