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Date he was born
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April 23, 1564
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Date he died
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April 23, 1616
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How do we know Shakespeare worked in his fathers tannery
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he wrote a poem about it and he had to leave school early to go help his father at home because they got bankrupt
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When and who did Shakespeare marry
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He married in November 28, 1582 to Ann Hathwey of Stratford
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Shakespeare does not seem to favor women that much in his plays. Any clue about his marriage to Ann that might suggest this?
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n his will it said that she only got one thing which was his second best bed. from that you can tell that he didn’t even like her. Also when he went to Strattford he didn’t take Ann with him.
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List and explain three theories of what Shakespeare might have been doing during the lost years time
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1) He was in hiding from being prosecuted because he killed a dear on Sir Thomas Lucy’s land.
2) He might of been a soldier because of his references in his work. 3)He might of been a school teacher in the country. |
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What is noted as the probable year Romeo and Juliet is written?
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1595
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Who were Lord Chamberlin’s Men?
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They were a famous group of actors who mostly preformed Shakespeare's work.
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What is written on his Tombstone?
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“GOOD FREND FOR JESUS SAKE FORBEARE,
TO DIGG THE DUST ENCLOASED HEARE. BLESTE BE Ye MAN Yt SPARES THES STONES, AND CURST BE HE Yt MOVES MY BONES.” |
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Why are non of his plays mentioned in his will?
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Because the plays were never owned by him just by his theater company the Kings Men.
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What does this mean if you are an audience member in 1595 seeing opening night of Romeo & Juliet?
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It meant that you were very high class to be able to afford to go to the opening night.
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Was Shakespeare and actor?
What were the terms for actor? |
Shakespeare was an actor in his plays but as an extra or as a king or high position.
A player or thespian is the term for actor |
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What were the seating arrangements for the audience and how did one get a good seat? What would the audience do if they did not like a performance?
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The seating arrangement's were first come first served and you couldn't reserve seats. If the audience did not like a performance they would through rotten fruit or anything close at hand at the actors.
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Romeo and Juliet marry secretly because she is trying to escape the arranged marriage to young Paris. Read this site about marriage in the Renaissance. Name three marriage and betrothal customs.
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1) The couple close the contract with their signatures and a kiss.
2) A wedding ring from before on her right hand goes to her left. 3) She caries a garland and puts it on her head. |
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What color should the bride’s dress be?
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The most popular color of the time or the fanciest dress she can find.
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How is the intention to marry announced? What happens if it is not announced previous to the event?
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It should be announced it church three times or on three Sundays or three holy days if not then the marriage is considered illegal.
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What is a dowry?
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Its the amount of goods, money and, property the brides father brings to the wedding.
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What does "wherefore" mean?
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It means why and where
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What does "stay" mean?
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It means wait.
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Name four words or phrases that Shakespeare is credited with having created.
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1) Bedroom
2) assassination 3)puke 4) bump |
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Explain how important the wedding ring is to the Elizabethans?
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The wedding is based on the rings and two other things consent and consummation. The rings symbolise the joining of the people and it has to do with the contract.
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