Aims and ambitions

What is the birth date and place of William Shakespeare?

April 26th, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.

What significant event occurred on April 23rd, 1616, related to Shakespeare?

Shakespeare died, speculated to have been from a fever after drinking with friends.

What was Shakespeare's age at the time of his death?

52

Who was Shakespeare's wife and how old was he when they married?

Anne Hathaway, 18 years old

How many children did Shakespeare have?

Three: Susanna, Hamnet, and Judith.

When did Shakespeare move to London and what was his profession?

1592 and became a successful playwright, poet, and actor.

What titles are often used to refer to Shakespeare?

England's national poet or the 'Bard of Avon'.

How many sonnets and plays did Shakespeare write?

154 + 37

What are the main themes explored in Shakespeare's plays?

power, nature, love and relationships, and conflict → reflecting complexities of human experience + societal issues.

What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?

ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.

What are the characteristics of the Elizabethan Age during Queen Elizabeth I's reign?

It was a 'Golden Age' marked by economic stability and flourishing arts, but also tyranny and plague.

What is the 'Great Chain of Being'?

A hierarchical structure of God's creation, with God at the top, followed by angels, humans, animals, plants, and lifeless things.

What influence did Shakespeare have on the English language?

Invention of over 3,000 words and many phrases which are still used today.

What are some of the notable plays written by Shakespeare?

'Romeo & Juliet', 'Othello', 'Macbeth', and 'Hamlet'.

What are the pros and cons of teaching Shakespeare in schools?

timeless themes and cultural significance; difficulty of understanding and outdated values.

What societal views are associated with adolescence?

a special phase where children develop into adults, often celebrated with rituals and increased responsibilities.

How do young people often feel during adolescence?

not taken seriously by adults and may engage in illegal activities or follow their dreams.

What does Shakespeare's influence reveal about gender roles?

He showed that women can be equal to or even stronger than men.

What is a common emotional conflict depicted in Shakespeare's plays?

within families, between lovers, and personal struggles.

What is the significance of the Elizabethan World Picture?

It reflects a conservative worldview where men were viewed higher than women, and change was not welcomed.

Why do some adolescents engage in illegal activities?

to feel seen or alive

What is the structure of Shakespearean sonnets?

14 lines divided into three quatrains followed by a rhyming couplet.

What are some examples of Shakespearean language transformations?

Examples include 'thou' for 'you', 'thou art' for 'you are', and 'methinks' for 'I think'.

What is one of the major conflicts depicted in 'Romeo & Juliet'?

feuding noble families

What themes are explored in 'Hamlet'?

Themes of revenge, domestic drama, and murder.