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Shakespeare: The Bard and his Legacy

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Which year was William Shakespeare born in?

1590

1580

1576

1564 (correct)

What is the period between 1585 and 1592 known as?

The Renaissance Period

The Golden Age

The Enlightenment

The Lost Years (correct)

When is Shakespeare's birthday generally observed?

May 12

April 23 (correct)

March 29

April 1

What are the two main theories shared among those who question Shakespeare's true authorship?

The works were written by a group of authors Signup and view all the answers

What is the controversy surrounding Shakespeare's true authorship known as?

The Authorship Question Signup and view all the answers

What is the main claim of Delia Bacon's theory regarding Shakespeare's works?

Shakespeare's works were actually written by several authors using the pseudonym 'Shakespeare' Signup and view all the answers

What was a possible reason for authors to use the pseudonym 'Shakespeare' according to supporters of the theory?

Authors of noble status could not publicly claim authorship due to potential disgrace if their work appeared in print Signup and view all the answers

Who are some of the popular candidates for the 'single author theory' presented in the text?

William Stanley, 6th Earl of Derby; Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford; Sir Francis Bacon; Christopher Marlowe Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of William Stanley and Edward de Vere according to supporters of the alternative authorship theory?

They were educated noblemen and theatre patrons with intimate knowledge of the court, which is seen as proof that Shakespeare must have secretly been a nobleman Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for the comparison between Sir Francis Bacon's writing and Shakespeare's writing according to his supporters?

Legal references in some of Shakespeare’s plays would have required expertise in law, and Bacon was skilled with ciphers, leading to claims of hidden codes in the plays Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of Sonnet 104?

The passage of time and its effect on beauty Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Three winters cold Have from the forests shook three summers’ pride' suggest?

The metaphorical shaking of vitality and youth Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker imply with the line 'So your sweet hue, which methinks still doth stand, Hath motion'?

Beauty is an illusion affected by perception Signup and view all the answers

What does the speaker fear when expressing 'For fear of which, hear this, thou age unbred: Ere you were born was beauty’s summer dead'?

The loss of beauty in the future Signup and view all the answers