Shakespeare Flashcards
how many years did Queen Elizabeth serve as queen
40 years
why are Romeo and Juliet considered such important in shackspears career?
was the first time combining tragedy and romance.
who are the groundings
people on the ground
why were the plays during the afternoon
because they need the right lighting they don’t have electricity
Why was clothing so significant during Shakespeare’s time?
they had color and wealth
what were the woman’s job and rules
1.their jobs were to help with the home
Rules:
2. to get arranged marriages
3 they couldn’t vote
4. they couldn’t do theater
how did queen Elizabeth feel about the plays
she absolutely loved them
why did the theater stay opened
because qween Ethibeth loved them.
why didn’t london officials like the theaters and why weren’t women allowed to perform in the theaters
- Women weren’t allowed because it was improper for women to act on stage
- they thought it would bring bad. sketchy behavior
What was London like during Shakespeare’s life?
(Italy)
places-alleyways
violence
black death
also romantic world of poets and theater.
Why did queen Elizabeth not marry
it served her well not being married
Where is Shakespeare buried
holy trinity church in his birth home Avon.
Shakespeare wrote how many plays and how many of each of the following: comedy, histories, tragedies, romance?
38
Comedies: 14
Histories: 10
Tragedies: 10
Romances: 4
How many sonnets did he write?
154
What language did he speak?
Early Modern English
What are some sources of inspiration for Shakespeare’s work?
myths, history and old stories
When did he die?
April 23, 1616
Who were Shakespeare’s parents?
John and Mary Ardon
Where did Shakespeare live?
Stratford Upon Avon, England
When was Shakespeare born?
1564
What was school like during Shakespeare’s youth? When did he drop out of school?
- King New School in Stratford
- long days and tedious
- he dropped out of middle school
Who was he married to? (hint: Princess Diaries)
Did they have children?
Anne Hathaway
yes
What happened during 1583-1592?
How old was he during this time?
- these are lost years, no one knows
- early 20s
What was the name of the theater that was built in 1599 that Shakespeare invested in?
Globe Theater
