Romeo and Juliet Test
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Who was Shakespeare’s father?
John Shakespeare
successful glover and town official.
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford Upon Avon, England
What is Shakespeare’s birthday?
April 23rd, 1564
Who was Shakespeare’s wife?
Anne Hathaway, a farmer's daughter.
Who was Shakespeare’s first child?
Susanna Hall (1583)
Which of his children died and what was the cause?
Hamnet (1585) died of the bubonic plague
Who were his last two children?
Twins
Judith Quiney and Hamnet Shakespeare
1585
Shakespeare is _ out of 8 children
3
When did Shakespeare die?
1616
Elizabethan Age (referring to Queen Elizabeth I’s reign)
A period in English history marked by the reign of Queen Elizabeth I from 1558 to 1603, known for its flourishing arts, especially in drama and literature.
Groundlings
The lower-class audience members who stood in the pit of the Globe Theatre.
When was the Globe Theater first opened?
1599
What destroyed the Globe Theater and when?
A fire destroyed it in 1613 but it was rebuilt in 1614 before being closed in 1642 and demolished in 1644.
When did the Globe Theater’s modern reconstruction open and where?
1997 and in London
Great Bubonic Plague
1564
Lord Chamberlain’s men were known as…
the King’s Men- the leading theatrical company in London during Shakespeare’s time.
When did Shakespeare return to Stratford?
1610, where he lived until he died
What are Shakespeare’s “Lost Years”?
The period between 1585-1592 was when we had no documentary record of his activities.
Lived in London during this time
How many total plays did he write?
37
What is the average human vocabulary count today vs. Shakespeare’s?
15,000 words vs. 17,000-34,000
Cause and Effect:
The rise of the Globe Theatre in 1599
Increased popularity of Shakespeare's plays and the establishment of his reputation as a playwright.
Cause and Effect:
Queen Elizabeth I's patronage of the arts
Flourishing of English literature and drama, led to Shakespeare's success.
Romeo Montague
The tragic hero of the play, deeply in love with Juliet. His impulsive nature leads to a series of tragic events.
Foil Character to Mercutio
Benvolio Montague
Romeo's cousin and friend, known for his peacekeeping efforts. He tries to prevent fights and is a voice of reason throughout the play.
Foil character to Tybalt
Mercutio
A close friend of Romeo, known for his witty and playful nature. His death at the hands of Tybalt escalates the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets. (he curses them)
Juliet Capulet
The female protagonist, who falls in love with Romeo. Her character represents youthful passion and the struggle against familial expectations.
Foil Character of Rosaline
Tybalt Capulet
Juliet's cousin, known for his fiery temper and hatred for the Montagues. His actions lead to significant conflict in the play.
Lord & Lady Capulet
Juliet's parents, who are eager to arrange her marriage to Count Paris, reflecting the societal norms of their time.
Lady Capulet is a Foil Character to the Nurse
Theme: Love and Passion
The intense love between Romeo and Juliet is portrayed as both beautiful and destructive, leading to their tragic end.
Their love defies family loyalty and societal expectations, showcasing the theme of individual desire versus social obligation.
Theme: Fate and Destiny
The concept of fate is prevalent, with the 'star-crossed lovers' motif suggesting that their tragic end was predetermined.
Key events, such as the timing of messages and encounters, highlight the role of fate in their lives.
What is the setting of Romeo and Juliet?
Verona, Italy
Who in this story is the Prince related?
Count Paris and Mercutio
What’s our next unit?
Book Club II and Argumentative Essay
Why does Tybalt hate Romeo so much?
He hates him simply because he’s a Montague (prejudice)
What is a flat character?
simple and two-dimensional in that they are relatively uncomplicated and do not change throughout the course of a work.
ex. Mercutio
Who are the confidant characters?
Friar Lawrence and the Nurse
What is a round character?
complex character that evolves throughout the story.
ex. Romeo
What is a static character?
remain unchanged (no development)
ex. Tybalt
What is a dynamic character?
experience significant internal growth or transformation.
ex. Romeo; lovesick teen to passionate lover
What is the climax?
When Romeo and Juliet kill themselves
What is the rising action?
After Romeo and Juliet meet
What is the falling action?
The events after Romeo and Juliet’s deaths
What is the resolution?
The families agree to a truce