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What action do the students perform to create the balcony in the activity for 'Romeo and Juliet'?
What action do the students perform to create the balcony in the activity for 'Romeo and Juliet'?
What phrase do students chant while stirring the cauldron in the 'Macbeth' activity?
What phrase do students chant while stirring the cauldron in the 'Macbeth' activity?
What does the term 'Renaissance' literally mean?
What does the term 'Renaissance' literally mean?
What was a common form of entertainment during the Elizabethan era besides theatre?
What was a common form of entertainment during the Elizabethan era besides theatre?
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Who wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets?
Who wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets?
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What did Christopher Marlowe's writing style influence?
What did Christopher Marlowe's writing style influence?
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What was a common societal practice regarding marriages during the Elizabethan era?
What was a common societal practice regarding marriages during the Elizabethan era?
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What was one consequence of outbreaks of illnesses like the Bubonic plague?
What was one consequence of outbreaks of illnesses like the Bubonic plague?
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What did Ben Jonson reportedly think of Shakespeare?
What did Ben Jonson reportedly think of Shakespeare?
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Which statement about Shakespeare is true?
Which statement about Shakespeare is true?
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What does Ben Jonson's quote about Shakespeare imply?
What does Ben Jonson's quote about Shakespeare imply?
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Which actor is noted for having a famous comedic role in Shakespeare's works?
Which actor is noted for having a famous comedic role in Shakespeare's works?
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What was the original name of Shakespeare's first acting company?
What was the original name of Shakespeare's first acting company?
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What was a common practice regarding casting in Shakespeare's time?
What was a common practice regarding casting in Shakespeare's time?
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What was a significant factor in funding acting troupes during Shakespeare's era?
What was a significant factor in funding acting troupes during Shakespeare's era?
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What year was The Theatre, the first permanent outdoor theatre, built?
What year was The Theatre, the first permanent outdoor theatre, built?
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Which theatre was known for being used by Shakespeare’s company during the winter months?
Which theatre was known for being used by Shakespeare’s company during the winter months?
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What was a unique feature of plays performed at The Globe theatre?
What was a unique feature of plays performed at The Globe theatre?
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Which group performed at The Globe theatre?
Which group performed at The Globe theatre?
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The Theatre's lease was not renewed because of what reason?
The Theatre's lease was not renewed because of what reason?
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What material was The Globe theatre built from?
What material was The Globe theatre built from?
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In which location is The Black Friars theatre described as being catered to?
In which location is The Black Friars theatre described as being catered to?
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Who was responsible for refurbishing The Black Friars to serve as an indoor theatre?
Who was responsible for refurbishing The Black Friars to serve as an indoor theatre?
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What is the purpose of using context clues when reading?
What is the purpose of using context clues when reading?
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What is meant by the term 'star-cross'd lovers' in the prologue of Romeo & Juliet?
What is meant by the term 'star-cross'd lovers' in the prologue of Romeo & Juliet?
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What is the primary theme illustrated in the prologue of Romeo and Juliet?
What is the primary theme illustrated in the prologue of Romeo and Juliet?
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In the prologue, what is suggested about the fate of the two households?
In the prologue, what is suggested about the fate of the two households?
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Which literary device is primarily used in the prologue of Romeo & Juliet to summarize the story?
Which literary device is primarily used in the prologue of Romeo & Juliet to summarize the story?
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How does the prologue describe the conflict between the two families?
How does the prologue describe the conflict between the two families?
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What is meant by 'the two hours' traffic of our stage'?
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Study Notes
Elizabethan Theatre
- Elizabethan theatre flourished during the Renaissance era, a period of rebirth in European art and culture.
- The era is named after Queen Elizabeth I, a Protestant monarch who ruled England.
- She was the daughter of Henry VIII.
- Common entertainment besides theatre included bear-baiting, sporting tournaments, and gambling.
- Arranged marriages were common in Elizabethan England.
- Women were not allowed to have jobs outside the home or to act onstage.
- Dowries were common for women entering marriage, as they were gifts from a father/guardian.
- Illnesses like the bubonic plague and smallpox could cause theatres and other public events to shut down.
- Playwrights in the era included Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare, alongside Ben Jonson.
- Christopher Marlowe was a playwright, who was killed in a bar fight at a young age. Some thought he was a spy for the Queen until she turned on him.
- Marlowe's style influenced Shakespeare.
- William Shakespeare wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets; some of his famous plays include Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and King Lear.
- Shakespeare was also a co-owner of The Globe Theatre.
- He gave his wife his "second best bed" in his will.
- Shakespeare's acting company was first known as The Lord Chamberlain's Men, then after he gained favor with the King, became The King's Men.
- The plays of Ben Jonson included plays such as Every Man in His Humor, Volpone, and Bartholomew Fair.
- Ben Jonson believed that Shakespeare wasn't as well educated as he was and was not of a certain age but rather timeless.
- Ben Jonson killed a famous actor in a duel, and escaped execution by reciting bible verse.
- Famous actors during the Elizabethan era included Richard Burbage, Edward Alleyn, and William Kempe.
- Richard Burbage was considered the most famous actor of the time, working largely for Shakespeare. He was a producer as well as an actor, and his father and brother were involved in theatre.
- Edward Alleyn worked mostly with Marlowe but also later collaborated with Shakespeare; he had roles in plays including Tamburlaine the Great and Doctor Faustus. He was known as Ned Alleyn and also owned part of a bear-baiting venue.
- William Kempe was known for his comedic roles, including Dogberry and Falstaff. Shakespeare disliked that he improvised too much during plays, so created specific character traits.
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Explore the fascinating world of Elizabethan theatre during the Renaissance era. Learn about prominent playwrights like William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe, the social norms of the time, and the impact of historical events on theatre. Discover how this vibrant period of artistic rebirth shaped the culture of England.
