| where was shakespeare born? | stratford apon avon (England) |
| What was unusual about his birthdate? When do scholars think he was born? How did they come up with that date? | April 23, 1564- might not be the actual date! We know his baptismal date, so we’re just guessing. he died April 23 also. |
| How many plays were attributed to Shakespeare? | 37- controversy about who wrote the actual plays. |
| What does the video say about Shakespeare’s career? Why? | Good business man, knew how to promote his work. developed real estate. built the globe theatre |
| 4 types of Shakespearian plays | tragedy comedyhistory tragicomedy |
| People often get confused and can’t remember if they’re familiar with the phrase because they heard it from Shakespeare or …. | the bible. |
| Why did shakespeare become a poet? | EconomicsDisease/Plague (shut down theaters) 154 sonnets |
| how many words has Shakespeare been credited with adding to the english language? | 3,000 |
| Elizabethan theatre shifted from a religious to a … function in society | secular |
| Why did the theater receive criticism and scorn? | Plays were coarse and boisterous.Puritan leaders thought theater took away attention away from the church |
| Why were so many playhouses constructed outside of the London’s city limits? | So the theaters wouldn’t upset the Puritans. Queen Elizabeth built them outside so that they won’t be mad. |
| Who was one of the best known Elizabethan actors? Which Shakespearean company did he preform with? | Richard BurbageLord Chamberlains Men |
| Who was not allowed on stage? Why? How did the theater get around the rule? | WOMEN. It was considered inappropriate. Young boys would dress up like women. |
| How did Elizabethan actors dress? What is unusual about this? | lavish costumes that were consistent with upperclass dress. That didn’t reflect the clothing/ roles of the characters |
| Describe the Elizabethan theaters. Who made up the audience? | Dirty & loudPeople from all classes3,000 people in the audiences |
| Compare and contrast the Elizabethan theater-going experience to performances at the KentuckyCenter, the Brown Theater, or the Palace. How are they similar? How are they different? | Similar—seating makes it easy to see the play; round/arced seatingBoth showed playsPlays around 2-3 hoursDifference—no women in Elizabethan theatre; women can perform nowFloor seats were cheaper; now floor seats are more expensiveActors had to use voices louder; now we have mics & technologyElizabethan audiences were rowdy; now you’re expected to be quiet & pay attentionPlays during the day b/c of lighting issues |
| Jot down three observations of the Globe Theatre. | 1. round, like a globe 3. Crowded 5. Standing room/no seats in front2. no roof 4. Classy 6. 3 levels 7. Theatre in the round |
| Where is Mauritania located? | Africa—Northwest Coast |
| What type of people inhabited this land? | Blacks/Africans and Berbers <- now known as Moors |
| 3. What is a Moor? | North African Muslim |
| How was the term “Moor” used in Europe? Did it have a positive or negative connotation? | negative |
| Summarize the importance of Venice as a setting. What does Venice symbolize? What kinds of people lived there? | Symbol of law & civilization, high cultureKnown for their courtesans/prostitutes |
| What current US city would you compare Venice to? Why? | Las Vegas, NY, HollywoodFamous, popular, glamorized lifestyle |
| Summarize the importance of Cyprus as a setting. What does Cyprus symbolize? What kind of island is Cyprus? | Island sacred to Venus—goddess of loveMilitary Camp—strict, war, fights |
| Give a general description about the role of women and marriage at this time. | Wives were property of their husbands;Unmarried women were property of their fathers, and brothersMarriages were arranged, especially in upperclassUnmarried women were considered a burden to their familiesFoolish to marry for love |
| Provide two reasons it may have been a big deal that Desdemona married Othello. | 1. they married for love!2. it wasn’t arranged3. awkward b/c Brabantio was friends with Othello4. Moor/European—race5. age difference6. class differences |
| Othello | … |
| Iago | … |
| Desdemona | … |
| Emilia | … |
| Cassio | … |
| Roderigo | … |
| Brabrantio | … |
othello web quest
July 7, 2019