Shakespeare Flashcards
Often called the “Bard of Avon” was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer and playwrite in the English language
Shakespear
The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son to avenge his murder by killing the new king, the son’s uncle. The son pretends to be mad, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. Main Characters: Ophelia, Claudius, Polonius, Gertrude,
Hamlet
A Scottish Ganeral is fated to take the thrown. The general decided to take it by force and succumb to guilt and paranoia. Main Chacters: Three whitches, Donalbain, King Duncan, Banquo
Macbeth
Set in Verona, Italy, two rival groups unexpectantly have two of their members fall in love which pit the world against their love. Main Chacters: Tybalt, Mercutio, Friar Lawrence, Capulet
Romeo and Juliet
A man drawn by jelousy told a wife that her husband was unfaithful. The husband is then brought before the Duke, where he explains how he wooed his daughter, and she is brought to the chamber to confirm her willingness to marry him. Main Characters: Roderigo, Brabantio, Desdemona
Othello
A woman is persued by two suitors but only loves one. However, her father commands her to marry the other. A magical juice makes this suitor fall in love with a different woman and therefor, the father lets his daughter marry the one she loves. Main Characters: Theseus, Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, Titania
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Jealous conspirators plot to kill a man to stop him from gaining too much power. They convince his friend to join in on the assassination. A new powerful man steps up and drives the conspirators out of Rome and fights them in a battle, leaving Rome all to himself. Main Characters: Mark Antony, Brutus, Cassius
Julius Caeser
A wealthy Padua merchant has two daughters. One day a student comes to Padua, sees the younger sister, and falls madly in love with her. Main Charcters: Baptista, Lucentio, Bianca
The taming of the Shrew
Set on a remote island, where a sorcerer, a complex and contradictory character, lives with his daughter, and his two servants– a savage monster figure and an airy spirit. Main Characters: Prospero, Mirando, Caliban, Ariel
The Tempest
Through gossip and rumour, a couple is tricked into confessing their love for each other, and a man is tricked into rejecting his love at the altar on the erroneous belief that she has been unfaithful. Main Characters: Claudius, Hero, Benedick, Beatrice
Much Ado About Nothing
