10th Grade Do Now Check!

Background on Shakespeare and The Renaissance

1485-1660

Newmanland presents . . .

What does the word “Renaissance” mean?It means “rebirth” and it became the theme for this dramatic movement that began in Italy.

What was the focus of the Renaissance?Renaissance society stressed the importance and value of human life on earth instead of looking to heaven and the afterlife. People expressed it in a rebirth of interest in the arts, literature, and the beauty of nature and the human potential.

What defines the ideal “Renaissance Man”?The ideal Renaissance man developed ALL of his innate talents to the fullest. He was what we would call “well rounded”.

What kind of king was Henry VII?◦ the first of the Tudor Kings◦ Shrewd and colorless with

strong authority◦ Negotiated strong commercial

treaties with other countries◦ Built up the nation’s merchant

fleet◦ Established English claims in

the New World◦ Father of Henry VIII

What kind of King was Henry VIII?◦ He began as a true Renaissance

man. He was an athlete, poet, musician, and a strong student skilled in languages

◦ He is most remembered for his wives and his role in the protestant reformation.

Why did King Henry VIII declare himself head of the Church of England?◦ King Henry VIII broke with the

Catholic Church and declared himself head of the Church of England to divorce his wives and continue his obsessive search for a male heir.

What kind of Queen was Elizabeth I?◦ She was one of the strongest most beloved

monarchs in English History◦ The daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn

who loved pomp and ceremony.◦ Her reign saw the height of the English

Renaissance, great prosperity, and prestige.

◦ Tolerant of Religious differences but protestant and protective of the Church of England

◦ Disciplined, frugal, and balanced the budget.

◦ Kept England out of costly wars, but encouraged overseas ventures like the colony of Virginia.

◦ Respectful of parliament and public opinion

Who was Mary Stuart?◦ The Roman Cathlolic Queen of

Scotland believed herself to be the true Queen of England because of Henry VIII’s divorce of Anne Boleyn

◦ She participated in several plots to against Queen Elizabeth and was eventually executed.

Who was Guy Fawkes?◦ Conspired to blow up Parliament

in the unsuccessful Gunpowder Plot of 1605.

Son of Mary Stuart and King of Scotland

Lacked the political savvy and frugal discipline of Queen Elizabeth I

He believed in a divine right of kings to rule and often ignored Parliament

Enjoyed High Church rituals and extravagant living

Father of Charles I, who shared his beliefs and ruling style

What did Charles I do with Parliament for 11 years?◦ In 1629, King Charles I dismissed Parliament

and refused to summon it again for 11 years.◦ He then went on to rule without trial by jury or

Parliament, and increased England’s religious, political, and economic problems

What happened at Long Parliament?◦ The first session Charles I had with Parliament

in 11 years where they stripped him of many of his powers.

◦ Charles I responded with military action and England began a civil war.

Who were the Royalists?◦ The Royalists were supporters of the Monarchy

during the civil war. ◦ They included Roman Catholics, Anglicans, and

member s of nobility◦ They were against Parliament and its

supporters.

King Charles I

was executed

by Parliament in 1649.

Who was Oliver Cromwell?◦ General Oliver Cromwell was leader of the

Puritan army who defeated the Royalists in 1645.

◦ Parliament reorganized the government as a Commonwealth with Cromwell as head and later named him Dictator for Life.

What changes in English life did Oliver Cromwell and his puritan government make?◦ He closed the theatres and most forms of

recreation.◦ His puritan ways made Sunday a day of

rest were even walks were forbidden.◦ These changes were unpopular.

His son Richard inherited his title, but Richard was less skilled and

less popular than his father. Parliament

decided to restore the monarchy with Charles II,

son of Charles I. This ends the Renaissance.

All Drama is made of two parts.1. Drama is a written or literary art.

2. Drama is a visual art.

There are two types of traditional Drama.◦ What is a comedy?

A dramatic work that ends happily with a peaceful resolution of the main conflict

◦ What is a tragedy?

A dramatic work that presents the downfall of a dignified character.

What is Lyrical Poetry ?◦ A short poem where a single speaker expresses personal

thought and feelings.

What is a sonnet?◦ A 14 lined rhyming lyrical poem commonly written in

iambic pentameter

What is pastoral verse?◦ A poem presenting shepherds in rural settings in an

idealized manner

What is metaphysical verse?◦ Intellectual poetry featuring unexpected images and

comparisons, paradoxes, and conversational language

Going to start with sonnets instead ◦ Instead of having another test on Macbeth right

before midterms

In pairs, complete the webquest.◦ If you do not finish it becomes individual homework