Theatre History
This ancient Greek playwright is often considered the father of tragedy.
Sophocles
The title character in this tragedy famously asks, "To be, or not to be: that is the question."
Hamlet
This character from a J.K. Rowling series is a young wizard who attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Harry Potter
This term refers to the main character in a literary work who typically undergoes a significant change.
Protagonist
This playwright is famous for Murder in the Orient Express.
Agatha Christie
In 1599, this theatre, known for its association with Shakespeare's plays, was built on the south bank of the Thames River in London.
The Globe Theatre
In this tragedy, the Moorish general Othello is manipulated into believing his wife Desdemona has been unfaithful, leading to tragic consequences.
Othello
This character, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is a brilliant detective known for his logical reasoning.
Sherlock Holmes
This term describes a play, novel, or film that ends sadly, often with the death of the protagonist.
Tragedy
This playwright wrote The Importance of Being Earnest.
Oscar Wilde
his ancient Greek playwright is often called the "Father of Tragedy" for his dramatic innovations in the 5th century BCE.
Aeschylus
In which play would you find the character Lady Macbeth?
Macbeth
This character, from a novel by Roald Dahl, is a kind-hearted young girl with telekinetic powers.
Matilda
In drama, this term refers to the humorous or satirical portrayal of characters and events, often with a light-hearted tone.
Comedy
This playwright wrote Pygmalion, which later inspired the musical My Fair Lady.
George Bernard Shaw
In 1949, this American playwright's play Death of a Salesman premiered, becoming a seminal work in American theatre.
Arthur Miller
In this comedy, mistaken identities and love triangles abound in the forest of Arden, where characters like Rosalind and Orlando find love.
As You Like It
his character, created by Charles Dickens, is a miserly old man who learns the true meaning of Christmas.
Ebenezer Scrooge
This term refers to a long speech made by a character alone on stage to reveal their thoughts.
Soliloquy
This author wrote 1984, a dystopian novel depicting a totalitarian regime.
George Orwell
This 20th-century playwright's works include Waiting for Godot, known for its existential themes and minimalist style.
Samuel Beckett
This romantic comedy features the shipwrecked Viola, who disguises herself as a man named Cesario, leading to mistaken identities and comic confusion.
Twelfth Night
This character, from a novel by Charlotte Brontë, is an orphaned governess who falls in love with her employer, Mr. Rochester.
Jane Eyre
This term describes a play or story that features an exaggerated plot, characters, or emotions, typically to evoke laughter.
Farce
Known for Jane Eyre, this author explored themes of love and independence
Charlotte Brontë