Life of Shakespeare
What year was William Shakespeare born?
1564
What defines a Shakespearean Comedy?
There is a happy resolution (eg. wedding)
What did the Elizabethan worldview emphasize regarding the structure of the universe?
Hierarchy
What characteristic was Yellow Bile associated with?
Choleric - Angry, passionate and domineering
In which town was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
A sad/tragic ending (eg. everyone, including the protagonist, dies)
How did the concept of fate play a role in Elizabethan literature?
Fate was often depicted as a powerful force controlling human destinies.
Which humour is associated with a sanguine temperament?
Blood
In what year did Shakespeare die?
1616
What defines a Shakespearean History?
Tells the story of great figures from history, usually rulers/monarchs.
What role did social class play in the Elizabethan world picture?
It determined one's status, rights, and privileges in society.
What is the melancholic humour characterized by?
Sadness, introspection, and a tendency to be pensive.
How many children did Shakespeare have?
Three
Which type of play is A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Comedy
What was the common belief about the connection between the cosmos and human affairs during Shakespeare's time?
The belief that heavenly bodies influenced earthly events (Geocentrism)
What is the phlegmatic humor characterized by?
Calm, relaxed and quiet.
What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Anne Hathaway
What type of play is Hamlet?
Tragedy
How did religion influence the Elizabethan worldview?
Dominated by christianity, specifically the church of England.
What are the four humours in ancient and medieval medicine?
Blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile