English Renaissance
Why was the Renaissance considered a kind of "rebirth"?
Because Europeans rediscovered ancient Greek and Latin texts.
What is significant about the year 1599?
This is the year that performances at the Globe Theatre began
Shakespeare's first and most intimate acting company was called what?
Lord Chamberlain's Men
The two main types of Ancient Greek drama were
tragedy and comedy
Patronage of the arts entailed:
The love of critical thinking, human potential and the arts were all features of what philosophy of the English Renaissance?
Humanism
How much did Shakespeare pay for the construction of the Globe Theatre?
12.5%
How many acting companies had licenses to perform in London during Shakespeare's time?
2
The most famous Ancient Greek playwright (according to the presentations) was _____ and name 1 thing he wrote..
Aristophanes- the Frogs
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-Upon-Avon
What humanist question is central to Romeo and Juliet?
Is free will or fate more important to human relationships?
What were the average number of people who saw plays in London per week?
Between 10,000- 20,000
Women were not allowed to perform in the plays
A famous play of Euripedes, originally part of a trilogy which is now lost
Medea
Juliet
How did the English Renaissance spark social change?
Through dramas like Romeo and Juliet, it challenged audiences to question "social hierachies"
What were Shakespeare's Liberties?
Small communities outside London in which plays were performed
Which actor was famous for his comedic roles?
William Kemp
Which Shakespearean play takes place in Athens and features many characters from Greek mythology?
A Midsummer Night's Dream or Timon of Athens
What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Anne Hathaway
He translated many Greek and Latin texts
What was the name of the competing London theatre?
The Rose
What was the name of another playwright in which Edward Alleyn; one of Shakespeare's most famous actors, performed for?
Christopher Marlowe.
Another word for excessive pride, often a feature of a tragic hero is :
Hubris
What role did Leonardo DiCaprio play in 1996?
Romeo