Renaissance Literature Flashcards
1
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William Shakespeare
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- born in Stratford-upon-Avon
2
Q
His works are divided into 4 groups
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- early works
- works between 1594 and the opening of the Globe
- works between 1599 and the blackfairs theatre
- his last plays, between 1608 and 1613
3
Q
Kinds of plays
Comedy
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Lighthearted plays with a complicated and imaginational plot.
Themes such as love, friendship and loyalty
4
Q
Histories or chronicle plays
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Plays about another king and were they critical about the current society.
5
Q
Tragedies
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The main character fails that causes him to experience ill luck
6
Q
Solilogy
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Synoniem -> dramatic monologue
- one person tells the story and knows more than the other characters
- the public already knows everything
