Shakespeare for Senior English
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This document provides an overview of William Shakespeare, including biographical details, his works, and the context of Elizabethan theater. It notes that Shakespeare was a successful actor and playwright in London who wrote 36-37 plays and 154 poems before retiring to Stratford, where he died. It discusses aspects of his plays, poems, the uncertainty around his appearance, and his significant contributions to the English language. The document also describes key aspects of Elizabethan theater, including the Globe theater and practices of repertory theater.
Shakespeare for Senior English
- 1. William ShakespeareWhat everyoneshould know about The Bard of Avon
- 2. Writer and ActorSuccessful actor in LondonLeading poetMember of a reparatory group – The Chamberlain’s MenWrote 36-37 plays, 154 poemsRetired to StratfordDied on his birthday 1616
- 3. “He was not of an age, but for all time” Ben JonsonUnderstanding of peoplehe knew what his audiences wanted to seeSkill with wordsHe could play with the language better than almost anyoneSense of dramaWhen to make them laugh, cry, and cringe
- 5. Shakespeare’s PoetryCredited with 154 Sonnets Always worked within established modes. Sonnets written 1593-1596--the height of vogue for sonneteering. Usual themes: The beauty of his lady & his love for herHis assurance of immortality for her through his verses
- 6. Shakespeare’s PoetrySome of his sonnets are direct at and dedicated to a young man called W.H.Others are direct to a "Dark Lady" The excellence of his poems lies not in what is said, but in how it is said.
- 7. We Don’t Know ShakespeareLook closely at the most famous portraits of Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth. They are essentially the same face. We don’t really know what Shakespeare looked like or much about his life.
- 8. Was Shakespeare a Thief?Most plays based on historical events or OTHER plays.No COPYRIGHT laws in those daysTook ordinary stories and made them EXTRAORDINARY
- 9. Shakespeare's Contribution to the English LanguageCommon sayings: Words: catching a cold disgraceful conduct elbow room fair playblood-stainedLaughing stock into thin airKnock, knock! Who’s there?Good riddanceassassination barefaced bumps countless critical radicalhomicide hurryLonelymajestic dwindle exposure gloomy monumental suspiciousExcellentobscene GusthintAerialBrittleSubmergesummit leap-frogsnow-whitehoodwink
- 10. Hamlet sees his father’s ghostActors need the following…FencingTumblingDancingElocution (speaking)Acting (duh!)MusicShakespeare probably made more money as an ACTOR and PRODUCER than as a PLAYWRIGHT.
- 11. Repertory TheaterActor Jon Finch as MacbethA leading man may have 800 lines to memorize per day, seventy roles in three years.A theater that puts on a variety of different shows rather than one show continuouslyPrevents the audience from getting bored and keeps them coming to YOUR theaterHelped stifle MEMORIZERS who would come to performances and steal your show.
- 12. Outside View- This is a recreation of the Globe Theatre located in Odessa, Texas.Weren’t allowed to advertise.
- 13. Used Flags to above building to tell of impending play.
- 14. Black=Tragedy
- 15. White=Comedy
- 16. Red=HistoryFront of Theatre- The point where the audience would enter.
- 17. London’s Globe – This recreation is in London, England near the location of the original.Open air theatre
- 18. Held about 3000
- 19. Plays run every day but Sunday
- 20. Afternoon so that sunlight wouldn’t bother audience or playersGroundlings’ Area- Standing room only! The commoners would gather on the floor of the theater for performances.Audience would drop admission into a box on way in (hence “box office”)
- 21. Vendors offered beer, water, oranges, gingerbread & apples (often thrown at players)
- 22. Hazelnuts were the equivalent of Raisinets.TheBalconies-Royalty and the rich would have a seated view above the commoners. Theater is open air, exposing the actors and the groundlings to the elements.
- 23. A Show lasted about 2 ½ hoursNo “acts” but frequent intermissionsNo SceneryLots of effects (trap doors, winches, etc.)No ActressesNo “programs”
- 24. Elizabethan World ViewGODGreat Chain of BeingKingWifeAngelsAnimalsManChildrenThe cast of “Jersey Shore”