Early Life
When was William Shakespeare Born?
- April 23rd, 1564
- April 17th, 1564
April 23rd, 1564
What was Shakespeare popular with in his middle life?
-Singer/Dancer
-Playwright/Actor/Writer
During the middle period of his life, Shakespeare was a renowned English poet, playwright, and actor, and a prolific writer.
What was Shakespeare doing in 1594?
- A member of lord chamberlains company of actors.
- A Playwright director near the Chancel of Holy Trinity.
From 1594 and on he was an important member of lord chamberlain's company of actors.
True or false?
Many themes are carried over from the Elizabethan Age to the Jacobean Age.
True. Themes were often darkly questioning, dark in mood, questioning the stability of the social order.
When was the Globe Theatre built?
-1595
-1599
It was built in 1599 by Shakespeare’s acting company, the Lord Chamberlain’s Men
How many siblings did William Shakespeare have?
- 8 siblings
- 6 siblings
8 siblings, but his two older siblings passed away and therefore he was the oldest and one of 6.
When did he get married?
-18
-26
At 18, he married 25-year-old Anne Hathaway. This marriage was very rushed because Anne Hathaway was pregnant with their first child.
What was Shakespeare doing in 1598?
- Apart of the Globe Theatre
- Retired to his estate.
In 1598, the company broke down their theatre and built the globe theatre in Southwark, london. He became a “sharer” which entitled him to a percentage of the profits.
How ere educational levels during this time?
- Good
- Bad
Educational levels improved rapidly, partly due to the Protestant emphasis on being able to read and interpret the Bible.
How many people could the Globe Theatre hold?
- 4000
- 3000
Hosted performances for 2000-3000 people and audience included both nobles and “groundings”.
What did Williams father do for a living?
-a glove maker
- a shoe maker
A glove maker but he was also an important figure for the town so his children were able to go to the local grammar school.
What was his first child's name?
-Hamnet
-Susanna
Susanna was their first child, followed by twins Hamnet and Judith. Hamnet died at 11 years old.
Where was Shakespeare buried?
- Chancel of Holy Trinity, Stratford
- Stratford-upon-Avon, UK
Shakespeare died on his birthday. He was buried in the Chancel of Holy Trinity, Stratford.
What was King James 1 the king of before England?
- Scotland
- France
In the middle of Shakespeare's career a new king ascended the throne of England. James VI of Scotland who became James I of England.
What happened in 1613?
- The theatre burned down
- The King was murdered whilst watching the performance.
In 1613, the “Globe” burned down during the Henry VII due to a stage cannon. No one died–only one man’s clothes caught fire and were put out with an ale
What did Shakespeare study?
- Acting
- Latin
-Glove making
He studied latin grammar, classical authors (Ovid, Seneca, Plautus etc.) along with rhetoric & composition
What were the years Shakespeare was working for the King's Men?
-The Lost Years
-The Forgotten Years
-The Middle Years
Shakespeare moved to London around 1585 and 1592 and worked for the King's Men. These years were known as the "Lost Years." It is called the "Lost Years" because there is little to no documented evidence of his life during this time.
What were Shakespeares 4 tragedies?
- Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet, Julius Caesar
- Lear, Othello, Macbeth, Hamlet
Lear, Othello, Macbeth and Hamlet were Shakespeares four tragedies.
What king of ruler was King James 1?
- Kind
- Cruel
He was a tumultuous ruler (lot of violence, and upheaval).
How many levels and sides did the Globe Theatre have?
- 20 sides and 4 levels
- 20 sides and 3 levels
The Globe Theatre was a 20 sided structure with three levels of galleries.
What university did Shakespeare go to?
- University of Bologna
- Oxford
- none
He has no record of university. Education likely ended by age 14-15, when he may have left school to help his family.
What age in time was Shakespere apart of?
- The Caroline/Elizabethan Era
- The Jacobean/Elizabethan Era
Shakespeare lived during the Elizabethan and early Jacobean Eras. This time is also known as the English Renaissance.
In what year did Shakespeare retire?
-1610
-1615
Shakespeare retired in 1610 and retired to Stratford.