William Shakespeare Flashcards
1
Q
who is W.S
A
Greatest poet and playwright in the English language
2
Q
Where was W.S born
–> how do we know about his birth
A
- born in Stratford-upon-Avon
–> his exact birth date is unknow, but his baptism was recorded on april 26 ,
traditionaly, his birthday is celebrated on april 23
3
Q
at what age did W.S likely leave school
A
- W.S probablt left school at around 14 of 15 years ols, wich was typical for the time
4
Q
What do his plays reveal about the education het received?
A
–> his plays show a deep understanding of classical liature and themes from Roman and Greek writers, showing quality of his education
5
Q
How did the outbreak of the plaque in Londen affect W.S career
–> and what type of writing did he focus on during that time.
A
–> The plague forced the closure of theatres in Londen, So W.S turned to writing poetry
6
Q
What wa sthe name of the theatre company W.S was involved with, and wath role did he play within this company?
A
- W.S was a founding member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, a leading theatre company
–> he was an actor, playwright, and shareholder in the company
7
Q
when did he die?
A
23 April 1616
