Shakespeare Flashcards
(42 cards)
What year was Shakespeare born?
1564
When did Shakespeare die?
April 23rd, 1616
Where did he live?
Stratford upon Avon
Who were Shakespeares parents?
John and Mary Arden Shakespeare
What was his dads job?
He was a glove maker
Who was Mary?
Mary was the daughter of a very wealthy landowner and local politician
What was school like for Shakespeare?
He probably attended kings new school in Stratford. his school day was long and rigorous. Educated in Rhetoric, logic, history, and latin. He dropped out of school in middle school when his father lost his fortune.
Who was Shakespeare married to?
In 1582, he married Anne Hathaway, she was pregnant with their first child.
Did they have children?
They had twins in 1585, Hamnet and Judith. Hamnet died at age 11 from the plague.
What happened during these dates? (1598-1592)
“The lost years” plague at age 11 because no one knew where he was
How old was Shakespeare during the lost years?
He was in his 20’s
What was the name of the Theater?
The Globe Theater
What happened to it in 1613?
Burned down during one of Shakespeares plays
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
38 plays
Comedies
14
Histories
10
Tradegies
10
Romances
4
Where is he buried
Stratford upon Avon in Holy Trinity Church
What is significant about his gravestone?
Covered by a flat stone that puts a curse on anyone who moves his bones
What language did Shakespeare speak?
He wrote in “Early Modern English”
What are some sources of inspiration for his work?
- Pyramus and Thisbe
- Stories already told
- 2 were original based plots
Where was Shakespeare baptized?
Shakespeare was baptized in the perish register at Stratford- upon- Avon
How many kids did his parent loose?
His parents lost 2 daughters (died) . He was the first child to survive.
