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Introduction to Shakespeare

William Shakespeare Born 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon, died 1616. Actor, charter member of Lord Chamberlain’s Men later known as the King’s Men. Playwright, wrote 37 plays. Poet, wrote over 150 sonnets.

Types of Plays Shakespeare wrote: Comedies - light and amusing, usually with a happy ending Tragedies –serious dramas with disastrous endings Histories – involve events or persons from history

The Theatre The Globe Theatre: Open ceiling Three stories high No artificial lighting Plays were shown during daylight hours only

Spectators Wealthy people got to sit on benches The poor (called “groundlings”) had to stand and watch from the courtyard There was much more audience participation than today

Actors Six to eight sharers and then an equal number of hired minor actors who played all of the roles. Only men and boys. Young boys whose voices had not changed played the women’s roles. It would have been indecent for a woman to appear on stage.

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Based on a poem by Arthur Brooke, “The Tragicall Historye of Romeus and Juliet” which was based on older Italian stories. Tells the story of two star-crossed lovers doomed to disaster by fate and their tragic flaw of implusiveness.

The Montagues Lord Montague – father of Romeo Lady Montague – mother of Romeo Romeo Montague – son Benvolio – nephew of Montague and Romeo’s cousin Balthasar – servant to Romeo Abram – servant to Montague

The Capulets Lord Capulet – father of Juliet Lady Capulet – mother of Juliet Juliet Capulet – daughter Tybalt – nephew of Lady Capulet, Juliet’s cousin Nurse – takes care of Juliet Sampson and Gregory-servants to Capulet Peter – servant to Juliet’s Nurse An Old Man-servant

Royalty Prince Escalus – ruler of Verona Mercutio – kinsman of the Prince and friend of Romeo Count Paris – a young nobleman

Clergy Friar Laurence – a Franciscan priest Friar John – another Franciscan priest

An Apothocary- a druggist Others An Apothocary- a druggist Page –to Paris Chief Watchman Three Musicians An Officer Citizens of Verona, Relatives, Maskers, Guards, Watchmen and Attendants

Things to think about… What would you do if your parents did not approve of someone you were dating? How important is the opinion of your family in decisions that you make? Does violence solve problems?