Shakespere Flashcards
When did Shakespeare live?
1564-1616
When and where was Shakespeare born?
In 1564 in Stratford-upon-avon.
When and who did he marry?
He married Anna Hathaway at 18 years old. She was older then him.
Why was he able to study?
Because his father made gloves, making a lot of money.
How many children did he have?
3
How big was the house and where did he buy it?
It was the biggest house in Stratford Upon Avon
How many works did he make?
He made 38 plays and 154 sonnets.
What is the first folio?
It is a collection 36 of his works.
What are the dark years?
It is the years 1585-1592 of which there is no information about what he did during those years
How many words did he invent?
Around 1700
Who did he work for? How many plays did he make per year? Who funded it?
He worked for Lord Chamberlain’s Men, where he produced 2 plays a year for 20 years, James I funded it.
When was the peak, or apex of his career?
1599 when the globe theater was built, which he co-owned.
Why are his works popular today?
The themes are still applicable today
When was Romeo and Julliet written, what was it about?
Written in 1597, the story is about a boy and a girl who love each other, but aren’t allowed to because their families are against each other.
When was Hamlet written? What is it about?
It was written in 1603, and it is about a guy who acts crazy with revenge, then actually becomes crazy.
