By: William By: William ShakespeareShakespeare

Romeo and Romeo and JulietJuliet

William ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare Baptized April 26, Baptized April 26,

1564 (thought to be 1564 (thought to be born on the 23born on the 23rdrd))

Born in Stratford-Born in Stratford-upon-Avon (England)upon-Avon (England)

Did not attend collegeDid not attend college At age 18 married At age 18 married

Anne Hathaway (on Anne Hathaway (on November 27, 1582)November 27, 1582)

1585-1592: Seven 1585-1592: Seven Lost/Dark YearsLost/Dark Years

William Shakespeare, The Lost/Dark William Shakespeare, The Lost/Dark YearsYears

During his “lost” or During his “lost” or “dark years,” “dark years,” Shakespeare has Shakespeare has been said to be:been said to be: An attorney's clerkAn attorney's clerk TeachingTeaching Joined a theater Joined a theater

company and was company and was acting and writing acting and writing plays (firmest plays (firmest argument)argument)

Shakespeare's Early CareerShakespeare's Early Career At some point during the “dark At some point during the “dark

years,” Shakespeare began his years,” Shakespeare began his career with a London theatrical career with a London theatrical company—perhaps in 1589company—perhaps in 1589

He was already an actor and He was already an actor and playwright of some note in 1592playwright of some note in 1592

Shakespeare apparently wrote Shakespeare apparently wrote and acted for Pembroke’s Men, and acted for Pembroke’s Men, as well as numerous others, in as well as numerous others, in particular Strange’s Men, which particular Strange’s Men, which later became the Chamberlain’s later became the Chamberlain’s Men, with whom he remained Men, with whom he remained for the rest of his careerfor the rest of his career

Theatre TimelineTheatre Timeline 15761576 - The first permanent theatre, The - The first permanent theatre, The

Theatre, was built. Theatre, was built. 15771577 - The second theatre, The Curtain, was - The second theatre, The Curtain, was

built.built. 1592-15941592-1594- Theatre closes due to plague - Theatre closes due to plague

15991599 - The Globe Theatre was built. - The Globe Theatre was built. Shakespeare was one of 7 owners. Shakespeare was one of 7 owners.

16131613 - The Globe Theatre accidentally burns - The Globe Theatre accidentally burns down. down.

This sketch was drawn in This sketch was drawn in 1596 by a Dutch student 1596 by a Dutch student named Johannes de Witt. named Johannes de Witt.

He attended a play in He attended a play in London at the Swan London at the Swan

Theatre. Theatre.

It is the only surviving It is the only surviving contemporary rendering contemporary rendering

of the interior of an of the interior of an Elizabethan-era public Elizabethan-era public

theatre. theatre.

The Theaters Close, 1592-The Theaters Close, 1592-15941594

Theaters close because Theaters close because of plague, and in the of plague, and in the theaters people were theaters people were constantly breathing on constantly breathing on each othereach other

Shakespeare continues Shakespeare continues writing and becomes a writing and becomes a part of a theater part of a theater company in 1595, company in 1595, (becomes known as (becomes known as “The King’s Men” when “The King’s Men” when King James takes the King James takes the thrown in 1603)thrown in 1603)

The Globe TheaterThe Globe Theater

Originally built in Originally built in 15991599

Most famous of all Most famous of all playhouses in playhouses in LondonLondon

Public PlayhousePublic Playhouse

The Globe The Globe TheatreTheatre Shakespeare's Shakespeare's

company erected company erected the Globe Theatre the Globe Theatre in London's in London's Bankside district. Bankside district.

One of four major One of four major theatres in the theatres in the area. Others:area. Others: SwanSwan RoseRose HopeHope

Open-air, Open-air, octagonal octagonal amphitheateramphitheater

London and London and The Globe TheatreThe Globe Theatre

At the time of the At the time of the construction of construction of The Globe The Globe Theatre, the Theatre, the population of population of London was London was approximately approximately 150,000 people. 150,000 people.

The approximate The approximate capacity of The capacity of The Globe was 2,500-Globe was 2,500-3,000 people.3,000 people.

SeatingSeating

There were three floors of galleries There were three floors of galleries where people watched the play. where people watched the play.

The cheapest way to see the play was The cheapest way to see the play was as a "groundling," standing in the as a "groundling," standing in the central yard or “pit.” central yard or “pit.”

As you paid additional money, you As you paid additional money, you could ascend to higher galleries. could ascend to higher galleries.

ArchitectureArchitecture Behind the stage was a three Behind the stage was a three

story facade. story facade. Pillars were located midway Pillars were located midway

between the facade and the between the facade and the front of the platform to support front of the platform to support a half roof. a half roof.

The stage included a balcony The stage included a balcony and a trap door. and a trap door.

SceneryScenery The stage was bare; The stage was bare; no no sceneryscenery..

Costuming and props Costuming and props were fairly elaborate, were fairly elaborate, though. though.

No hidden microphones.  No hidden microphones.   Actors would have to Actors would have to

overstress their actions overstress their actions and yell their lines to try and yell their lines to try and make it easier for all and make it easier for all to hear.  to hear. 

No spot lighting, so plays No spot lighting, so plays usually took place in the usually took place in the early afternoon, typically early afternoon, typically starting around 1 p.m. or starting around 1 p.m. or so and ending at about 5 so and ending at about 5 p.m. p.m. 

The Globe The Globe TodayToday Reopened on August 21, Reopened on August 21,

1996 with a short, unofficial 1996 with a short, unofficial season performance of season performance of The The Two Gentlemen of Verona.Two Gentlemen of Verona.

December 1996, December 1996, Shakespeare's Globe was Shakespeare's Globe was voted the best attraction in voted the best attraction in Europe and was awarded the Europe and was awarded the European Tourism Initiative European Tourism Initiative Golden Star Award by the Golden Star Award by the European Federation of European Federation of Associations of Tourism Associations of Tourism Journalists. Journalists.

The new Globe theatre’s The new Globe theatre’s reopening season was in reopening season was in 1997 1997

It is only 200 yards from the It is only 200 yards from the original siteoriginal site

Fisheye view of The Globe TheatreFisheye view of The Globe Theatre

Shakespeare's PlaysShakespeare's Plays Shakespeare wrote 37 playsShakespeare wrote 37 plays Most famous = Most famous = Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet,

Julius Caesar, A Midsummer Night’s Julius Caesar, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, King Lear, Macbeth Dream, King Lear, Macbeth and and OthelloOthello

Most academics would argue Most academics would argue Hamlet Hamlet is is Shakespeare’s greatest and most famous Shakespeare’s greatest and most famous workwork

In popular culture, it would probably be In popular culture, it would probably be considered considered Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet

Shakespearean LanguageShakespearean Language Shakespeare invented over Shakespeare invented over

17001700 common words common words……by changing nouns into verbs, by changing nouns into verbs, changing verbs into adjectives, changing verbs into adjectives, connecting words never before connecting words never before used together, adding prefixes used together, adding prefixes and suffixes, and devising words and suffixes, and devising words wholly original.wholly original.

Examples:Examples:AssassinationAssassinationBumpBumpSkim MilkSkim MilkWorthlessWorthlessBlanketBlanketOdeOde

Shakespeare is said to Shakespeare is said to have had a vocabulary of have had a vocabulary of some 29,066 words. some 29,066 words.

An average person today An average person today might use just 2000 words might use just 2000 words in everyday conversation.in everyday conversation.

anon—right now  art—are  dost or doth—does or do……“Dost thou

know the time?” ere—before……“We must leave ere

daybreak.” fain—gladly……“I fain would bake Mrs.

Baxter cookies if I could get an A.” fie—an exclamation of dismay or

disgust……“You cheated? Fie upon it!” OR “Fie! Are you mad?”

hark—listen……. “Hark! The herald angels sing!” 

hence—away…..“Get thee hence, beggar!” OR “We must hence before the army arrives.”

hie—hurry……“Hie thee hence, or lose your life!”

hither—here…..“Come hither, young lad.”

thither—there……“Look to the east—thither doth the sun arise.”

hath—has……… “He hath killed many a man.” OR “He hath a horse.”

ho—hey (roughly equivalent). “Lucius, ho!” [Brutus calling his servant]

mark—pay attention to…….. “Mark my words.” marry—indeed……“He says I should respond

quickly; marry, I want to.” pray/prithee—a polite way of asking

something……“I prithee answer the question.” saucy—cheeky; sassy……“Hence, thou saucy

boy!” sirrah—a term of address used for

inferiors……“Sirrah, bring the letter over here.” thee—you……“When will I see thee next?” thou—you……“Thou art a villain.” thy—your……“Thy name is more hateful than

thy face.” whence—from where…….. “Whence came

that news?” OR “Return to whence you came.” wherefore—why……“Wherefore dost thou

leave?” OR “Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” [As in, “why can’t you be someone else, whom my family doesn’t hate?”]

Shakespearean LanguageShakespearean Language

The characteristics of The characteristics of Shakespearean Literature…Shakespearean Literature…

Shakespearean TragediesShakespearean Tragedies

1.1. Hero will be a high authority person, power Hero will be a high authority person, power sourcesource

2.2. Play will progress to death of a heroPlay will progress to death of a hero

3.3. Heroes will exemplify a tragic flaw(s)Heroes will exemplify a tragic flaw(s)1.1. Character trait that expresses itself in acting or Character trait that expresses itself in acting or

refusing to act, leading to ultimate downfall of herorefusing to act, leading to ultimate downfall of hero

2.2. Usually has hubris, extreme prideUsually has hubris, extreme pride

4.4. Hero will have more and longer soliloquiesHero will have more and longer soliloquies1.1. We can learn a lot more about the hero that they know We can learn a lot more about the hero that they know

themselvesthemselves

5.5. Follows Aristotle IdeaFollows Aristotle Idea1.1. Audience will experience tragic sympathy, pity and fearAudience will experience tragic sympathy, pity and fear

Shakespearean UnityShakespearean Unity

Multiple plots with common themes Multiple plots with common themes Actions and characters that mirror Actions and characters that mirror

each other (have a parallel contrast)each other (have a parallel contrast) Major motifs of imagery that run Major motifs of imagery that run

throughout the entire playthroughout the entire play Certain characters that will appear in Certain characters that will appear in

allall of the plots of the plots

Romeo and Romeo and JulietJuliet

Full title: Full title: The Most The Most Excellent and Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Julietof Romeo and Juliet

Takes place in Takes place in Verona, Italy in the Verona, Italy in the 1300s1300s

Was first published Was first published in 1597in 1597

Written in Blank Written in Blank VerseVerse

Shakespeare Retires, or does Shakespeare Retires, or does he?he?

Shakespeare writes Shakespeare writes his last play, his last play, The The TempestTempest, in 1611 and , in 1611 and retires from the retires from the theatertheater

Yet, it is said that Yet, it is said that Shakespeare helped Shakespeare helped the new author for the the new author for the “King’s Men” write “King’s Men” write new plays for the new plays for the companycompany

THE DEATH OF THE DEATH OF SHAKESPEARESHAKESPEARE

Died in 1616 on his birthday, Died in 1616 on his birthday, at Stratford-upon-Avonat Stratford-upon-Avon

He was 52 He was 52 Two different sources…. Two different sources….

First one says his cause of First one says his cause of death was unknown. The death was unknown. The second one says he died second one says he died after drinking with his after drinking with his theater friends. theater friends.

Buried at the Holy Trinity Buried at the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-Upon-Church in Stratford-Upon-AvonAvon

INTERESTING FACT:INTERESTING FACT:Shakespeare’s will was very Shakespeare’s will was very generous, but unlike most wills of his generous, but unlike most wills of his day, he didn’t leave much to the ones day, he didn’t leave much to the ones he was closest to. He gave money to he was closest to. He gave money to colleagues and the poor. He left his colleagues and the poor. He left his youngest daughter, Judith, a silver youngest daughter, Judith, a silver bowl. He gave a sword to a friend who bowl. He gave a sword to a friend who was a lawyer. He gave Joan, his sister, was a lawyer. He gave Joan, his sister, all his clothes, and to his all his clothes, and to his granddaughter he gave his granddaughter he gave his silverware. The strangest part of his silverware. The strangest part of his will was to his wife. To her he left his will was to his wife. To her he left his "second-best bed" and to Susanna, "second-best bed" and to Susanna, his oldest daughter, and John, her his oldest daughter, and John, her husband, he left the best bed and husband, he left the best bed and new place. new place.

Fun Facts & Info!!!Fun Facts & Info!!!

http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/

http://www.bardweb.net/globe.html

http://absoluteshakespeare.com/trivia/faq/faq.htm