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William Shakespeare’s “ The Scottish Play”. Background Information and Introduction Mr. McGowan/Ms. Judd – English 3. Background Knowledge. In your notebooks, brainstorm and write down any information or prior knowledge that you have relating to William Shakespeare. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Background Information and Introduction
Mr. McGowan/Ms. Judd – English 3
• In your notebooks, brainstorm and write down any information or prior knowledge that you have relating to William Shakespeare.
OBSOLETE WORDS• “aroint thee” (be
gone)• “runnion” (a gross
woman)• “anon” (right away)• “sewer” (a servant
who handles food)• “hautboy” (a type of
instrument)
WORDS WITH CHANGED MEANINGS• “composition” (peace)• “present” (immediate)• “choppy” (wrinkled)• “addition” (title or
rank)• “receipt” (bucket or
receptacle)
Consider these sentences:1. The dog bit the boy.2. The boy bit the dog.3. Bit the boy did the dog.4. The boy the dog bit.
What is the SUBJECT of each sentence? (who is doing the biting?)
What is the DIRECT OBJECT of each sentence (who is being bitten?)
1. Looking? Found someone you have I would say!
2. Help you I can. 3. Mudhole? Slimy? My home this is! 4. No, no. Stay and help you I will
find your friend. 5. Yes. Take you to him I will.
“My noble partner you greet with present grace and great prediction.” – Banquo, (Act I Scene 3 lines 57-58)
Translation: “You greet my noble partner with immediate grace and great prediction.”
Story of Shakespeare begins with Henry VIII (King of England, ruled 1509-1547)
Early in his rule, was married to Catherine of Aragon (daughter of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain)
He divorces her, marries Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn gives birth to a daughter, named Elizabeth.
Henry wanted a son to take his place as king.
Anne had at least 2 miscarriages or stillbirths after the birth of Elizabeth.
Henry became impatient, set up Anne to be accused of adultery, and had her beheaded.
Henry had other wives and mistresses – finally, one wife (Jane Seymour) produced him a son – EDWARD.
Upon Henry VIII’s death in 1547, Edward became king, bypassing his older half-sisters.
However, Edward died at the age of 15
The throne passed first to half-sister Mary (Catholic – had lots of non-Catholics put to death.) “BLOODY MARY”
On death of Mary, her half-sister takes over the throne – becomes QUEEN ELIZABETH I.
Rules 1558-1603 (45 year reign)Considered to be a GOLDEN AGE OF ENGLISH CULTURE:
THE ELIZABETHAN ERA
Emphasis on culture- theater, poetry, literature
English military supremacy – naval victories over Spanish Armada
Plans to colonize newly-known Western Hemisphere
Medical superstition – little knowledge about germs or sickness
Explosion of population of London as well as disease (outbursts of plague)
Shakespeare is born into this Elizabethan world
Not much is known about his life, especially before he moved to London and became well-known.
Born 1564 in small town called Stratford-upon-Avon
Small town 100 miles north of London
It is believed that he was well-educated, especially in Greek and Latin tragedies and English history.
1582 – age 18, marries Anne Hathaway.
Has 3 children: Susanna, Judith, and Hamnet
By 1592, he had become well-known in London as an actor, playwright, and poet.
Belonged to a group called the LORD CHAMBERLAIN’S MEN
LORD CHAMBERLAIN’S MEN
• Traveling acting company, sponsored by Lord Chamberlain, an English nobleman
• Performed at royal events, private homes, universities, festivals
• Shakespeare was a writer, actor, and part-owner of the company.
Replica of Elizabethan-era theater stage
1599 – The Lord Chamberlain’s Men build themselves a permanent theater – THE GLOBE. - Has to be located across the river in the town of SOUTHWARK, not in the city of London
Why?
Due to lack of sanitary conditions, theaters were considered the source of wide spreading of plague.
Crowded – especially in front of stage• Open-air: known as “THE PIT”• SRO• One penny admission• “GROUNDLINGS”• Bathroom conditions
Class separation• Rich, royalty • Stage seating
No curtains or separations from audience
“BARE STAGE”• Establish setting through DIALOGUE
“This castle has a pleasant seat.” –Duncan (I:6.1) “What wood is this before us?” –Siward. “The
wood of Birnam.” –Menteith. (V:4.4-5)
Mountaintops, balcony scenes Trap door
Major difference: NO FEMALE ACTORS
Roles of women are played by young boys. (Improper for women to be on stage.)Therefore, these kinds of scenes were a problem and always drew laughs from the audience:
Romeo and Juliet
As You Like It
Hamlet (with Ophelia)
Queen Elizabeth dies in 1603 – ends Elizabethan period
Succeeded by her nephew, JAMES I • Son of Mary, Queen of Scots• Had already been JAMES VI of
Scotland• Unites kingdoms of England and
Scotland
Shakespeare’s plays written during the reign of King James are known as his JACOBEAN works.
King James was a fan of Lord Chamberlain’s Men and sponsored them.
Became known as the KING JAMES MEN.
Understandably, Shakespeare’s fame and popularity increased
OTHELLO - 1603
KING LEAR - 1606
MACBETH - 1606
Sometime around 1611, he retired to Stratford-upon-Avon as a wealthy man.
Died April 23, 1616 – age 52. Final tally: 38 plays, 154 sonnets,
several other poems as well
Bust of William Shakespeare at Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon
HISTORY:The true story of an English king
COMEDY:Happy ending, usually wedding
TRAGEDY:Title character dies due to tragic flaw
EXAMPLES:
Richard IIRichard IIIHenry IV Part 1Henry IV Part 2Henry VHenry VI Parts 1, 2, 3Henry VIIIKing John
EXAMPLES:
The TempestMidsummer Night’s DreamLove’s Labour’s LostAs You Like ItThe Merchant of VeniceTwelfth Night
EXAMPLES:
King LearRomeo and JulietOthelloJulius CaesarMacbethHamletAntony and Cleopatra
Band of Brothers (Stephen Ambrose, HBO miniseries)
-Borrows heavily on themes from Henry V.
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more,Or close the wall up with our English dead!In peace there's nothing so becomes a manAs modest stillness and humility;But when the blast of war blows in our ears,Then imitate the action of the tiger:Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood.Henry V(V:3.44-51)
And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by,From this day to the ending of the world,But we in it shall be remember'd;We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;For he to-day that sheds his blood with meShall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,This day shall gentle his condition:And gentlemen in England now a-bedShall think themselves accursed they were not here,And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaksThat fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.
(Henry V, V:3)
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
Adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew
She’s the Man (2006)
Based on Twelfth Night
West Side Story (1961)
Adaptation of Romeo and Juliet
ASIDE• Character whispers to another character or to
himself or herself• Cannot be heard by most (or all) other char’s
SOLILOQUY• Long speech by ONE character alone on stage• Heard only by audience• Innermost, TRUE thoughts of the character
IAMBIC PENTAMETER
•10 syllables in a line (5 feet – PENTA)•Alternating stressed and unstressed
“If it were done when ‘tis done, then ‘twere wellIt were done quickly. If th’assassinationCould trammel up the consequence and catchWith his surcease success…..”
- Macbeth, (I:7.1-4)
First performed in 1606 – King James himself is in the audience• One of James’ ancestors is a character• How do you think that character will be
portrayed? Known as “the Scottish play”
• Considered to be cursed• Actor playing Lady Macbeth died on first
night• Cause thought be the CAULDRON SCENE
Scotland, roughly 1040• Almost 600 years before it was written
Civil war• Forces of KING DUNCAN
vs. The rebels MACDONWALD and the THANE OF CAWDOR
Macbeth and Banquo• Generals in the army of King Duncan
LADY MACBETH• Macbeth’s wife
MALCOLM and DONALBAIN• Sons of the king Duncan
FLEANCE• Son of Banquo
MACDUFF, LENNOX, ROSS, ANGUS• Noblemen of Scotland
LADY MACDUFF• Wife of Macduff
POWER
AMBITION
GENDER ROLES
DECEPTION
TRUST and LOYALTY GUILT and CONSEQUENCES FATE and DESTINY
BLOOD (Family, and the red stuff)
ANIMALS (especially nasty ones)
CLOTHING (especially clothes that don’t fit properly)
FAIR IS FOUL (Unnatural things)
"It will have blood, they say: blood will have blood"
“THE SCOTTISH PLAY”