William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare's wife and children
Anne Hathaway, Judith, Hamnet & Susanna
"Good things come in good times"
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Lord & Lady Capulet
Juliet's parents
What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?
The protagonist is the good guy or hero in the story and the antagonist is the enemy.
"But thou art quickly moved to strike"
"You always just want to fight people all the time"
The reason Anne Hathaway refused to follow William Shakespeare to London
She was a Puritan and the Puritan religion believed the theater was a place of sin and evil
"Never become involved with something that blinds you"
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Lord and Lady Montague
Romeo's parents
What are the elements of s tragic hero?
Main character of a story
Is rich, powerful or has elite status
Has a tragic flaw that leads to his failure or death
"Thou villain Capulet! Hold me not. Let me go."
I hate you Capulet! Get your hands off me. Let me go."
Shakespeare's ticket sales
How Shakespeare made all his money (become well-to-do)
"Don't waste your love on somebody who doesn't value it"
William Shakespeare
Juliet's personal servant
The Nurse
What is a soliloquy?
When a character speaks to himself onstage and reveals his/her true feelings or emotions
"Who set this ancient quarrel new abroach?"
"Who started this old fight?
Influenced his writing
The beautiful nature that surrounded his hometown of Stratford-on-Avon, England
"Jealousy is just love and hate at the same time"
Drake
Who does Juliet's father want her to marry?
Paris (an older rich nobleman)
Why is a foil character important in a story?
The foil will make a smart character look smarter, a tall character look taller, a mean character look meaner, etc.....
"Two households, both alike in dignity, from ancient grudge break to new mutiny."
"Two rich families break new ground on a very old fight"
The reason why Shakespeare only performed his plays during the day
There was no electricity in the 1500's (they couldn't perform at night)
"Women are the most beautiful yet difficult beings known to man"
Lil' Wayne
Why is Romeo considered a murderer?
He killed Juliet's cousin Tybalt in a street fight
How does an aside help the audience?
A character is speaking directly to the audience during an aside. The audience learns exactly what that character is feeling at that moment.
"O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name. Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, and I'll no longer be a Capulet."
Romeo! Romeo! Where are you Romeo! Run away from your family and change your name. If you refuse, but you still love me, I'll run away from my family and change my name instead."