The Tempest
What is The Tempest considered to be?
A romance.
What does Miranda think Ferdinand is?
"A handsome spirit"
How did Shakespeare make most of his money?
Shakespeare made a majority of his money from being a shareholder.
Why did he enjoy making plays?
He enjoyed giving people joy and interest in life
How many siblings did Shakespeare have?
He was the 3rd of 8 children.
Who was the rightful duke of Milan and the governor of the mysterious island?
Prospero
What is a boatswain?
What was Shakespeare's father's family business?
Shakespeare’s father made gloves for a living
What happened during his 7 year "blank period"
We don't know!
How much older was Shakespeare's wife?
8 years!
Who are the only people Miranda has seen in her life?
Her father and children
Who wants to make peace?
Gonzalo
When was Shakespeare's Birthday?
Shakespeare was born 23rd April 1564
What was Shakespeare's first play?
King Henry VI
What did Shakespeare's dad do in his community?
He was the mayor!
Who was the King of Naples?
Alonzo
How old is Miranda?
15
Did he wear jewelry?
Yes, he wore a gold earring on his right ear.
Was he an actor?
Yes, he was a participating member in an acting troupe
What was Shakespeare's son's name?
Hamnet
This play is written in ___ and is one of Shakespeare's ____ plays
1611, last
What is the play named after?
The storm which happens in Act 1
What was Shakespeare's religion?
He was a catholic christian
How many plays did he write?
Shakespeare wrote at least 37 plays,154 sonnets, and many poems
What was Shakespeare's daughter's name?
Judith and Susanna