2. Shakespeare: Life, Times, and Works. Research these three areas of Shakespeare's life. Use shakespeare.palomar.edu to help you. Three paragraph requirement.
3. Construct a list of the characters in Shakespeare's Macbeth. Be sure to include a short description for each character.
What surprised me most was that how the actors were so connected to Shakespeare. They were able to feel a connection. I was least surprised with how diverse of group he affected. There were different people in this documentary but they all still understood him.
Shakespeare was born April 26, 1564, and died April 23, 1616. He was born in Stratford-upon- Avon, England. He was married to Anne Hathaway.
He wrote during the time of the Bubonic plague, and lost numerous family and friends. His plays were performed at the Globe Theater by all male actors.
Shakespeare invented many words. He wrote plays and poems. Shakespeare wrote in the form of a sonnet. He wrote in iambic pentameter. His plays included, Macbeth, Taming of the Shrew, Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet.
Duncan- King of Scotland
Macbeth- Thane of Glamis
Lady Macbeth- Macbeth's wife
Banquo- A general whose children will inherit the Scottish throne as told by the three witches.
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