William Shakespeare Flashcards
Who were Shakespeare’s parents?
John Shakespeare and Mary (Elizabeth) Arden
How many siblings did Shakespeare have and where did he fit in?
He was the 3rd oldest of 8.
What was Shakespeare’s education?
Petty school from age 5-7 and King Edward VI Grammar School
Who did Shakespeare marry?
Anne Hathaway
How many children did William and Anne have?
3; Susanna and the twins: Hamnet and Judith
When did Shakespeare die?
April 23rd, 1616 of unknown causes (age 52)
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
37
In addition to plays, what other types of works did Shakespeare write?
Sonnets and Poems
Who attended Shakespeare’s plays?
A wide variety of people, from the “groundlings” to those who payed to sit in the “Gentlemen’s room”
How much did it cost to see one of Shakespeare’s plays?
2 pennies
What was the audience behaviour like at Shakespeare’s plays?
Boisterous
When was Shakespeare born?
April 23rd, 1564
