Shakespeare’s Life
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon, England
What was the name of Shakespeare’s theater?
The Globe Theatre
What type of government did Rome have during Caesar's time?
Republic
What is hamartia?
A tragic flaw leading to a character’s downfall
list the 3 genres of shakespeare's plays
Tragedies, comedies and histories
What was the name of Shakespeare’s acting company?
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, later called The King’s Men.
Why were women not allowed to act in Shakespeare’s time?
It was considered improper for women to perform, so men played female roles
Who warns Caesar to "Beware the Ides of March"?
The Soothsayer
What is hubris?
Excessive pride or arrogance, often leading to a character’s downfall.
What were common themes in Elizabethan drama?
Power, fate, betrayal, love, revenge
What was the name of Shakespeare’s wife?
Anne Hathaway
Who was the monarch of England during most of Shakespeare’s life?
Queen Elizabeth I
Who are the two tribunes who scold the commoners in Scene 1
Flavius and Marullus
What is soliloquy?
A speech where a character speaks their thoughts aloud, alone on stage
What does the Soothsayer’s warning “Beware the Ides of March” foreshadow?
Caesar’s assassination
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
37
what was the primary form of entertainment in Elizabethan England
Theatre Performances
Who is jealous of Caesar’s power and plots to overthrow him?
Cassius
What is aside?
A short remark a character makes to the audience, unheard by other characters
What does Calpurnia’s dream of Caesar’s statue running with blood foreshadow?
Caesar’s murder
Shakespeare wrote in iambic pentameter. What does this mean?
A rhythmic pattern of 10 syllables per line, alternating unstressed and stressed syllables
What disease frequently shut down theaters during Shakespeare’s lifetime?
The Bubonic Plague
How does Cassius manipulate Brutus into joining the conspiracy?
He flatters him, questions Caesar’s strength, and forges letters from citizens
What is foreshadowing?
Hints or clues about future events in the story
Why is it ironic that Caesar ignores the warnings?
He believes he is invincible, but he is actually in danger