Life
How old was Shakespeare when he left school?
15 years old
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
37 plays!
What is "Renaissance" another word for?
Rebirth
When was Romeo and Juliet first printed?
1597
What modern-day-age-group does the play usually resonate with?
Teenagers- Young love!
Where did Shakespeare grow up?
Stratford
When did he write his first play?
During the "lost years" of 1587-1592
What class system was developed during this time?
Middle Class
Where is the play set?
Verona, Italy
What is Romeo and Juliet's story known as?
The greatest love story of all time.
What was Shakespeare's wife's name?
Anne Hathaway
The name of his last play was...?
The Two Noble Kinsmen in 1613
What was the role of women during this time?
To uphold household duties, to care for the children, and to prepare meals
What genre is Romeo & Juliet?
Tragedy
What is the modern day rendition of Shakespeare's classic, Romeo & Juliet?
Stephen Sondheim's "West Side Story"
When was Shakespeare born?
It is unknown for certain, but it is estimated April 23rd, 1564
What was the first play preformed at the "Globe"?
Julius Caesar
What caused the Globe Theatre to shut down during the 14th century?
The Plague
According to the article, Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet" creates a world of what?
Violence and generational conflict
In today's text, what was the word "ye" and/or "mo" translated to?
You and more
What was John Shakespeare's job?
leatherworker - specializing in soft white leather used for gloves
What was Shakespeare's company called?
the Lord Chamberlain's Men or later - the King's Men
Name 3 of the 5 social classes of the time
Monarch, Nobility, Gentry, Merchant/Yeomanry, and Labourers
What is the first quarto (edition) dubbed as? What is the second quarto dubbed as?
First: "bad quarto", Second: "good quarto"
How does the state of modern politics relate to Romeo and Juliet?
Republicans and Democrats