Shakespeare's life
When was he born? Find a photo of him
He was born the 26th april of 1564.
Where was he born? Include a map with the place
What was his family?
William Shakespeare was the son of John Shakespear, a succseful glover and alderman originally from Snitterfield, and Mary Arden, the daughter of an affluent landowning farmer
Who was his wife? Include her photo
Anne Hathaway (1556 – 6 August 1623).They were married in 1582 and Hathaway was widowed on Shakespeare's death in 1616. Very little is known about her, beyond a few references in legal documents, but her personality and relationship to Shakespeare have been the subject of much speculation by historians and creative writers.
Did he have children?
Yes, three, two daughter and one son: Daughter Sussana, son Hamnet and the other daughter Judith.
How old was he when he died?
He was fifty-two years old.
Shakespeare's time
Who was the Queen and King during Shakespeare's life? Include photos
Elizabeth was the Queen, and Edward VI the king.
What country was a great rival of England during this time?
Spain was one of the great rivals.
What happened with the Spanish Armada?
It was a mishap.
Why was the Elisabethan era described as golden?
Because it’s the best ages of England, they have the Renaissance and the best ages of poetry
Because she made very good things for England.
Shakespeare's career
How many plays did he write?
He wrote between 40 and 50 plays.
How many poems did he write?
He wrote 5 poems
Find the title in English and Catalan/Spanish of one comedy, one tragedy and one poem.
Tragedy - Romeo and Juliet / Romeo y Julieta
Comedy - A good beginning Ends well / A buen fin no hay mal principio
Poem - The Rape of Lucrece / La violacion de Lucrecia
What is the Globe? Find a picture
Where is the Globe? Find and copy a map of its location
I England, London, Maiden Lain (now Park Street)
What plays are performed in the Globe this month?
Kings and rogues.
When was the Globe first built?
Built in 1599 by Peter Street
How long did Shakespeare work there in the Globe?
He worked seventeen years in the globe.
What was the name of his theatre company?
The name was Lord Chamberlain's Men
What happened to the Globe in 1644?
It was pulled down in 1644, or slightly later—the commonly cited document dating the act to 15 April 1644 has been identified as a probable forgery—to make room for tenements.
Who built the Globe again and when?
In the same side and in 1997
Shakespeare's fame
His words are used today around the world.
How many words did he supposedly invent in the English language?
He invented a lot of new words.
In which play did he say "To be or not to be. That is the question"?
In Hamlet.
Look for another famous word/quotation invented by Shakespeare and translate it into Catalan/Spanish
A famous quotation is: "Una conclusión" o "Con la respiracion contenida".
Curiosities
Who died on the same day as Shakespeare?
At the same day dies too Garcilaso de la Vega
What was Shakespeare's nick?
He's nick was Bard of Avon
How many films have been adapted from his work?
There have been some 250 films based on texts by Shakespear.
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