Ms. Swank, Honors English 9 Romeo & Juliet Ms. Swank, Honors English 9

The Star of the Show…

William Shakespeare!!! Who was he? Born 1564, Stratford-upon-Avon, England Son of a glove-maker Highest education level was GRAMMAR SCHOOL Married Anne Hathaway in 1582 Three children 1590 – Began his London acting career

William Shakespeare!!! (cont.) Shakespeare’s Career Part owner of the Globe Theater Career lasted through two monarchies: Elizabeth I (1558-1603) James I (1603-1625) James I bestowed honor of naming Shakespeare’s acting troop “King’s Men” 37 plays 154 sonnets

William Shakespeare!!! (cont.) Wrote in Modern English Beowulf = Old English Canterbury Tales = Middle English Shakespeare = Modern English

The Globe Theater

The Globe Theater

The Globe Theater

The Balcony Scene At The Globe Theater

Comedy vs. Tragedy Comedy Initial order Misunderstanding or confusion Lighthearted Progression: Initial order Misunderstanding or confusion Back to original order

Comedy vs. Tragedy (cont.) Downfall of a person of high status Main character has a flaw which leads to his downfall called a “Tragic Flaw”

Romeo & Juliet First published in 1597 Based off of “Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet” by Arthur Brooke (1562) Prologue and 5 Acts Acts I-IV split into 5 Scenes Act V split into 3 Scenes Setting: Verona, Italy

Two Households… The Montagues Montague Lady Montague Romeo Montague

Two Households… (cont.) The Capulets Capulet Lady Capulet Juliet Capulet Nurse

For tomorrow… PREPARE FOR A QUIZ ON THESE NOTES!!! See you tomorrow! 