William S./guess that play
What are the three main genres of Shakespeare’s plays?
Tragedy, Comedy, and History
What's the mood in a tragedy
Dark, serious
Whats the mood in comedy
Lighthearted, humorous
What's one of the reasons why he wanted to write both
Audience appeal: variety in entertainment
Exploration of human emotions and social norms
Reflected Renaissance humanism
His influence on modern storytelling
Name 2 common themes for Tragedy
Betrayal and revenge ⚔️
Fate vs. free will 🔮
The corrupting power of ambition 👑
Madness and psychological turmoil 🧠
Death and suffering 💀
Name 2 common themes
Love and romance 🌹
Mistaken identity 🎭
Disguises and trickery 🃏
Social satire and criticism 🤹♂️
Happy resolutions 😊
This tragedy is about two star-crossed lovers from feuding families.
Romeo and Juliet
In a Shakespearean tragedy, what usually happens to the main character?
They suffer a downfall, often leading to death.
How do Shakespearean comedies usually end?
With a happy resolution, often including marriages and restored social order.
This play features a Danish prince seeking revenge for his father’s murder. Tragedy
Hamlet
Name of the 4 tragedy plays ex.
Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear
Name 4 of the Comedy plays ex.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Nothing