Shakespeare’s Life
What year was Shakespeare baptized?
1564
What year was the Globe Theater built?
1599
Who was the monarch during Shakespeare’s time?
Queen Elizabeth I
What are the three types of plays Shakespeare wrote?
comedies, tragedies, and histories
Who were the “groundlings”?
the lower-class audience who stood in front of the stage
What was Shakespeare’s father's profession?
a wool, leather, and grain merchant and mayor
What was the name of Shakespeare’s acting company?
The Lord Chamberlain’s Company (later The King’s Men)
What was the Elizabethan Age known as?
The Golden Age of English Literature
Which play is considered Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy?
Hamlet
What did people throw if they didn’t like the play?
apples and nuts
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
How many people could the Globe Theater hold?
2,000
Name the cultural development during the Elizabethan Age.
development of English drama
What topic did Shakespeare often include to show loyalty to the royals?
politics or monarchy
Why were women’s attendance at plays controversial?
They were seen as harlots or at risk of assault
What is the reason Shakespeare’s life is considered a mystery?
His biography wasn’t recorded until 100 years after his death
What kind of stage did the Globe Theater have?
thrust stage
What years did Elizabeth I reign?
1558–1603
Name one topic Shakespeare’s plays covered.
law, history, hunting, or the Bible
What was the audience’s behavior like?
loud and interactive
What was Shakespeare’s mother's name?
Mary
What did costumes in the Globe Theater show?
the character’s rank or profession
What was a major form of communication during this time?
spoken word
Why did Shakespeare include themes that supported the Queen?
because Queen Elizabeth I supported the arts
How were pickpockets dealt with?
mob rule – tied to stage pillars