Twelfth Night Flashcards
When was William Shakespeare born
April 23 1564
When did William Shakespeare die
In 1616 at the age of 52
What was the Globe Theatre
Theater at which Shakespeare and his fellow actors performed most of their plays
How many words did Shakespeare know
29,066
How many poems and sonnets did Shakespeare write?
154
How many plays did Shakespeare write
37 and perhaps 38
What did Shakespeare live through
The black plague and the discovery of Pompeii
Where and when was the original Globe Theatre built
Built in London in 1599
Where did the wealthy patrons sit during the performance
In tiered galleries around the open area
What were the groundlings from which location did they watch the performance
They were lower class and they stood around the stage
Why are most jesters chosen
To make a fool of themselves and their wit performing and pointing out others foolishness entertains of the kings and queens
How did the bright jesters use their positions to their advantage
They would say things to really important people they would say cunning rude sarcastic things to important people because people didn’t think that they meant what they said
What were jesters or fools like in Shakespeare’s plays
They were bright insightful witty and entertaining
Look over drama versus film
Refer to above
What is the alternate name for 12th night
What you will
What will you be what will you see what will you do and will is also his name
What happens on January 6
The feast of the epiphany and it marks the 12 days of Christmas
Traditionally what were these days of? (12 dAys after Christmas)
A time of festival merry making games also known as the feast of fools
Who were performances sponsored by
Noble house holds
