Shakespeare Flashcards
where was Shakespeare born?
Christened in Stratton on Avon in 1564
who did Shakespeare marry?
Married Anne Hathaway in 1582
Who was Shakespeare’s first daughter?
Susanna in 1583
When were the Shakespeare twins born
Hammet and Judith were born in 1585
When did Shakespeare’s name first appear
His name appeared in 1592 on a print
When did Shakespeare die
died in 1616 in Stratton Avon
What was London like during Shakespeare’s life
- Violent
- Black Plague
- Town of dark alleys and pubs
Who were the groundlings
Poor people
Why were plays performed in the afternoon
For Sunlight
Why was clothing so significant
- The amount of clothing = prosperity
- Color of clothing = how high or low class you were
Why didn’t London officials like the plays
- Moral diseases like prostitution and pickpocketers
- Spread of the plague
What was the main job of a woman
marriage
Rules of Woman
- Could not vote
- Little Rights
- could not be a teacher doctor or lawyer
How long had Queen Elizabeth been on the throne in 1593
40 years
How did Queen Elizabeth feel about the plays
Loved the theater
