1 11/9/2015 Introduction to Shakespeare

2 11/9/2015 The peak of intellectual activity Emphasis on ______________ and choice Renewed interest in science, ______________, philosophy, and ____________ Began in 14 th century; peaked during __________ reign Renaissance Era

3 11/9/2015 Plays produced more often, in more countries than any other author “Greatest playwright of all time” Wife, daughter, twins Eventual owner of ________________ Old Willie

4 11/9/2015 Elizabethan Age: late 1500’s Queen Elizabeth was the last member of England’s ________ _________ Strong monarch Supporter of English culture She gave theater high esteem

5 11/9/2015 Position of high office under the Queen Two men in this position sponsor the _______ Shakespeare begins acting and writing for Lord Chamberlain’s Men ____________ attended productions Lord Chamberlain

6 11/9/2015 _________ was center of Elizabethan stage London had more theaters than any other capital Attracting ________________, unlike other cities, created much success Held up to ___________ spectators Picture our entire school in a theater Spectators cheered, booed, hissed, and threw rotten vegetables Props and sound effects drove play Improper for ____________ to be on stage Men played the roles of women Theater in Shakespeare’s Day

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10 11/9/2015 Contributed more to_________ language than any other writer “Word musician” - George Orwell Old Willie: the Word Ninja

11 11/9/2015 Characteristics of Shakespearean Tragedy

12 11/9/2015 Tragedy A serious play representing the disastrous downfall of the _______ Tragic flaw: a defect in the _________ that brings about his or her _________ The hero has to deal with great ethical and _________ conflicts. At some point, the tragic hero discovers the truth of his ___________ and accepts responsibility for the catastrophe. Basically everyone dies. Seriously. Haven’t you read Othello?

13 11/9/2015 Protagonist, or central character (__________) Hubris: Greek word: “excessive _______.” Hero fails or dies because of ________________ High rank or status Shows strength while facing fate Tragic Hero This is Zorro. He was an awesome hero from long ago. You’ve probably never heard of him because your generation has replaced real heroes with dorks like Zac Efron.

14 11/9/2015 Works against the protaganist (_________) Can be a character or ________ Antagonist King Claudius

15 11/9/2015 Character that __________ with another The contrast highlights both characters’ traits Ex: timid vs. chatty Ex: __________________ Foil

16 11/9/2015 Speech given by character _______ on stage Lets audience know what character is thinking Helps audience connect, ___________, or empathize with character Soliloquy

17 11/9/2015 Character’s remark to __________ or another character that others on stage do not hear Reveals ___________ thoughts Aside

18 11/9/2015 Motif Motifs are recurring ___________, contrasts, and literary devices that can help to develop and inform the text’s major _________ Youth and Age Light and Dark Love and Hate

19 11/9/2015 Dramatic Irony Audience knows more than the ____________ Ex: audience knows about R&J’s demise before they do Helps build __________

20 11/9/2015 Some Language Terms to Know Some terms you are probably already familiar with: Simile Metaphor Hyperbole Allusion Foreshadowing Symbolism Allusion

21 11/9/2015 Pun A __________ play on words

22 11/9/2015 Oxymoron When two words of __________ meaning are put together for effect.

23 11/9/2015 Pattern of: Serious Face  Laugh: Hahahahahahahaha Serious Face  A humorous scene lightens an ________ mood Heightens seriousness by adding contrast Comic Relief

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25 11/9/2015 Just FYI!

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