MAC 1
When did Shakespeare die?
400 years ago.
What is the name of his famous rival?
Ben Jonson.
Where was Shakespeare born?
England.
Which character is very cold and wants power?
Lady Macbeth.
Does the author think Shakespeare's work will ever disappear?
No, it is "enduring" (it lasts).
Who gives Juliet practical advice about men?
The Nurse.
If you go on a "wild goose chase," is the thing easy or hard to find?
Hard (or impossible) to find.
Which character is a warning about being jealous?
Iago.
How many books or plays did he write?
A huge volume (a lot).
Why is Hamlet a relatable character?
He has a hard time making decisions.
If you show your true feelings, where do you "wear your heart"?
On your sleeve.
What do you call a person who is not brave?
Faint-hearted.
What makes Shakespeare’s characters seem "real"?
They have personalities and weaknesses.
Why are his sayings still famous today?
Because they are part of our everyday language.
What is the title of Harold Bloom's book?
The Invention of the Human.
Name one other old writer mentioned in the text.
Homer (or Petrarch).
What does "love is blind" mean?
You don't see the faults of the person you love.
What does Shakespeare help us understand about our minds?
Psychology (how we think).
Why are his plays still popular?
People all over the world still perform them.
Why do we sympathize with Shakespeare's characters?
Because they feel like real people we know.