Background for Romeo and Juliet Flashcards
When was Shakespeare born?
When did he die?
Born:1564
Died:1616
Where did Shakespeare live?
Stratford-upon-Avon
Who were Shakespeare’s parents?
John and Mary
What was Shakespeare’s school like?
Very strict and he dropped out after his father lost his fortune
Who was Shakespeare’s wife?
When did they marry?
Did they have kids?
Anne Hathaway
1582
They had 3 but one died of the plague
When are the “Lost Years”?
How old was he during this time
1583-1592
19-28 years old
What was the name of the theatre he built?
When did he build it?
What happened to it and when?
The Globe
1599
It burned down in 1613 during his play
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
How many sonnets?
38
154
When did Shakespeare die?
Where?
What is significant?
April 23rd, 1616
Holy Trinity Church
A curse on anyone who moves his bones
What language did Shakespeare speak?
Early Modern English (EME)
What are some sources for Shakespeare’s work?
What was his strategy?
-Pyramus and Thisbe
-Novamente Ritrovata
He would take stories and rearrange them
Why are people so fascinated by Shakespeare?
He understood how to portray real human emotions
When did Shakespeares name first appear?
1592
