The World’s Greatest Playwright William Shakespeare The World’s Greatest Playwright

Three Types of Plays Tragedies Comedies Histories

Tragedies Focus is on characters Hint: The title is the name of the main character(s). Main character has a “tragic flaw” Usually about royal or noble families. Ends with death (black flag)

Tragedy Titles… “Romeo and Juliet” “Hamlet” – supernatural (ghost) “MacBeth”

Comedies Focus is on plot Humorous with a lot of character mix-ups and puns Often deal with LOVE Usually about ordinary people Ends with marriage Flag color is white

Comedy Titles “Twelfth Night” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” “Much Ado About Nothing”

Histories Focus is on events Often about famous people and their moral strength National Pride – England Many battles and wars Flag color - red

History Titles Henry IV, part 1 Henry V Read summary together Watch clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHAAH8PCnMo