Shakespeare's Life
Where did Shakespeare grow up?
Stratford
What was Shakespeare's company called?
The Lord Chamberlin's Men, or later- the King's Men
What is "Renaissance" another word for?
Rebirth
What is "Macbeth" sometimes referred to as?
"The Scottish Play" or "The Tragedy of Macbeth"
What sections of society were allowed in the Globe Theatre?
All sections - lower, middle, and upper classes
When was Shakespeare born?
It is unknown for certain, but it is estimated around April 23rd, 1564.
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
37 plays
What class group was developed during this time?
Middle class
When was Macbeth first performed?
The Globe Theatre in 1606
Where would the upper class watch the play?
Covered balconies.
How old was Shakespeare when he left school?
15 years old
When did Shakespeare write his first play?
During the "lost years" of 1587-1592
What was the role of women at this time?
To uphold household duties, to care for the children, and to prepare meals.
What is the famous witch's spell?
Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and caldron bubble.
Where would the lower class watch the play?
an open-air section, sometimes called "the pit".
What was Shakespeare's wife's name?
Anne Hathaway
The name of his last play was?
The Two Noble Kinsmen in 1613
What caused the Globe Theatre to shut down during the 14th century?
The Plague.
Why should the name "Macbeth" never be uttered in a theatre?
Because the play is so powerful.
What would cause the audience to throw furniture?
When the play was a flop.
What was John Shakespeare's job?
Leatherworker - specializing in soft white leather used for gloves.
What are Shakespeare's 4 most famous tragedy plays?
Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth
Name 3 of the five social classes of the time period.
Monarch, Nobility, Gentry, Merchant/Yeomanry, and Labourers.
What three important themed questions are asked in "Macbeth"
Questions based on ambition, power, and violence.
What was the first play performed at the Globe?
Julius Caesar