William Shakepeare-Renaissance writer Flashcards
1
Q
Birthplace
A
Stratford upon Avon
2
Q
Outta Stratford?
A
18, married Anne Hathaway moved London
3
Q
Why was drama so popular in the 1500-1600s England?
A
Queen Elizabeth I loved drama
4
Q
Shakespeare set up what?
A
Set up the theatre company the ‘King’s Men”
5
Q
What did the Kings Men build?
A
The globe theatre
Held 2,000
6
Q
Just a playwright?
A
No he acted in his plays and wrote poems
7
Q
How many plays did Will write?
A
38
8
Q
Why are Williams plays still popular today?
A
Because they are themed around human’s flaws and emotions
9
Q
Poetry?
A
150+ sonnets
Most love
Some to a dark lady
10
Q
Birth-death
A
1564-1616
