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In Act 3 Scene 5, Kent asks Lear and his party to take shelter from the storm.
Gloucester and Kent converse as follows: "Insert dialogue here. His daughter seeks his death ext ext" Gloucester is unaware he is speaking to Kent. This is an example of a dramatic situation in which the audience possesses knowledge not shared with the characters on stage. What is this called?
Dramatic Irony
Gloucester is betrayed by one of his sons. Which of the following is true?
Edmund betrays his father
T/F: By 1592, Shakespeare was in London and well known.
T
What is the Globe?
A famous 360-degree play house in England built by Shakespeare.
Shakespeare was born in what year and place?
Stratford-upon-Avon, England, in April 1564
6. T/F: Shakespeare was not popular or successful during his time as a playwright.
F
T/F: Henry Tudor was crowned as Henry the 8th.
False, it was Henry the 7th
T/F: Gloucester is a character who lost his eyesight in the play King Lear.
T
T/F: London became the largest city during the Tudor era,
T
Which monarch tried to bring England back to the catholic church and purge it of protestants after the death of Henry the 8th?
Bloody Mary, Henry the 8th's first daughter.
Who was married to the Duke of Albany in the play King Lear?
Goneril
Where do both Edgar and King Lear seek refuge?
a Hearth
How does the Duke of Cornwall die?
a duel
Who is the speaker of "let me be not mad, keep me in temper, I would not be mad?
king lear
Who or what is/are noticeably missing what missing in King Lear
mothers
How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?
154
Shakespeare wrote 2-4 sonnets.
[extreamly loud incorrect buzzer] (f)
Who did Elizabeth the first name as her heir?
She didn't, so the kingdom was left to James VI/6th of Scotland.
What punishment did the Duke of Cornwall give Gloucester for helping Lear escape?
NO MORE EYEBALLS! NO MORE 2 LITTLE EYEBALLS IN YOUR HEAD
Who does Cordelia marry?
King of France
Who is Edmund and Edgar's father?
Gloucester
How does Regan die?
Goneril poisons her out of jealosy over Edmund
who dies from a broken heart at the end of the play?
lear
. T/F: Shakespeare only wrote in dramatic form. A.
F
List all the heirs of Henry the 8th.
Edward VI/6th, Mary 1, Elizabeth I
i. These are only his legitimate children; he had several undocumented ones as well.
Who punishes Gloucester by gouging out his eyes?
Duke of Cornwall
Who does Edgar view himself as?
Poor tom
Goneril and Regan both fall in love with who?
Edmund
Who orders Cordelia's death?
Edmund
Who says "See better, Lear; and let me still remain. The true blank of thine eye.
kent
Who dies from being hanged in the play?
Cordelia and the Foo
Who was Lear's loyal (to the point of stupidity) servant?
Kent
Which of the following ideas are crucial to the religious movement known as the Reformation?
The idea that only the scriptures have religious authority
Which of the following was criticized by Martin Luther in 96 theses and led to the Reformation?
A series of propositions criticizing certain practices and teachings of the Catholic Church, particularly the sale of indulgences, which were believed to reduce a person's time in purgatory.
The crowning of this ruler marked the beginning of the Tudor Dynasty in England
Henry 7th
16th and 17th Centuries are referred to as the Ressaninance. What does the term mean?
REBIRTH
What significant event marked the beginning of the Tudor Dynasty in England?
Henry VIII broke from the English Church
What was the main catalyst for the widespread debate and resint(?) of the Catholic Church in the 16th Century?
Luther's action was a catalyst for widespread debate and dissent within the Church. His ideas challenged the authority of the Pope and traditional Church doctrines, leading to a movement that ultimately resulted in the formation of various Protestant denominations. The Reformation marked a significant shift in religious and cultural paradigms in Europe and contributed to the diversification of Christianity.
What was the primary purpose/catalyst behind Henry VIII's decision to declare himself as the head of the Catholic church?
a. for better control and gain of his power over England and his subjects.
b. GG: Henry VIII declared himself as the head of the Church of England in 1534, which marked the beginning of the English Reformation. The primary reason behind this decision was his desire to obtain an annulment from his first marriage to Catherine of Aragon. The Pope's refusal to grant him an annulment led Henry to break with Rome and establish his own church in England, of which he should and could be head. There have been many suggestions as to why Henry wantedan annulment, from the lack of a male heir to falling in love with his new mistress Anne Boleyn. Regardless, the annulment was denied by the Pope.
What event marked the beginning of the English Reformation and established Henry VIlI as the head of the English Church?
The Tudor era, when Henry VIII broke from the English Church. Act of Supremacy 1534
In debates about leadership during this time, what qualities were often discussed as desirable for a leader's relationship with the people?
it was best for a king to put his people first, and to be loved and feared at the same time.
Leaders should not have a standing army.
You must look moral and honest but don't truly need to be. Just get what needs to be done, done.
Be extremely patriotic and influential.
What were the consequences of different Christian denominations?
Infighting between Catholics and Protestants, the Catholic Church did not like the new denominations, religious unity split and fell apart in Europe.
What was a significant outcome of the protestant reformation?
Criticism of the catholic church emerged, creating various protestant denominations helped Henry VIII gain ground to separate from the catholic church.
What impact did humanism have on the authority of the church during the Renaissance?
. Humanism led to questioning church authority
What did Renaissance writers primarily explore when it came to their characters and storytelling?
Different Narratives
What was a significant change in the topics explored by Renaissance literature compared to earlier periods?
Earlier was "religious literature is more important"
Why was the use of vernacular language important in Renaissance literature?
It widened the reading audience and promoted the spread of Renaissance ideas.
What was a recurring theme in Renaissance literature that focused on the connection between humans and the environment?
nature? or like all that other bs like
rebirth and rediscovery, humanism, rationalism, individualism, reformation, and secularism.
What were some of the new literary forms that emerged during the Renaissance?
the essay and new metrical forms such as the sonnet and Spenserian stanza