William Shakespeare
Who was William Shakespeare?
An English playwright and poet widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language
What is Twelfth Night about?
Romance comedy, mistaken identities and jokes
Where is the story setting?
Verona in Italy
Name two of his most famous plays
Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Twelfth Night
Name 2 Characters
Viola (Cesario), Sebastian, Orsino, Maria etc.
When did Romeo and Juliet publish?
1597
Who did Shakespeare Marry, and at what age?
Anne Hathaway, at age 18.
What is special about Twelfth Night?
Also known as The Feast of the Three King
Who was Romeo in love with before he met Juliet ?
Rosaline
What is the significant of the title “Twelfth Night, and how does it relate to the themes of merriment and chaos?
Reflect chaotic and festive themes, with characters engaging in disguise, mistaken identity, and social inversion.
Which country’s story is the story based on ?
Italy
When was twelfth Night written?
1601 - 1602
How old was Romeo in the original story?
16