Romeo and juliet introduction powerpoint
- 1. Introduction to Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet
- 2. Shakespeare’s Life Born the third of eight children around April 23, 1564 in Stratford-Upon-Avon in England Married Anne Hathaway at age eighteen. Moved to London, leaving his family, after the birth of their second and third child (twins) Became a member of a theatrical company called Lord Chamberlain’s Men (which later became The King’s Men) in 1594 Stayed with the company until 1612, when he returned to Stratford and his family Died on April 23, 1616 at the age of fifty-two
- 3. Shakespeare’s Work He wrote thirty-seven plays, including classics like Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet. He wrote 150 sonnets
- 4. The Globe Theater Built in 1598-1599 in London Original Structure burned down in 1613 and was re-built in 1614 The Globe had no lighting, Plays were performed during the day The theater held 2,000-3,000 people at a time The Globe shut down forever in 1642 and was demolished in 1644.
- 5. The New Globe Theater In 1987, crews began building a new Globe Theater with the same design and materials as the original
- 6. Introduction to Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare’s best known works, which has spawned hundreds of adaptations in the four hundred years since it was first written. It is the tragic story of the doomed love affair between two teenagers from 2 feuding Italian families
- 7. Adaptations of Romeo and Juliet More than any other Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliet has captured the hearts and imaginations of generations of people spawning hundreds of adaptations Here are images from a few adaptations of the play
- 8. Cast of Characters :The Montagues Lord Montague-Romeo’s Father Lady Montague-Romeo’s Mother Romeo-son of Montague Benvolio-Romeo’s cousin and friend Balthasar-Romeo’s servant Abram-Lord Montague’s servant
- 9. The Capulets Lord Capulet-Juliet’s Father Lady Capulet-Juliet’s Mother Tybalt-Juliet’s cousin on her mother’s side Nurse-Juliet’s nursemaid Peter-Nurse’s servant Sampson-Capulet servant Gregory-Capulet servant Old Man-senior member of Capulet Family
- 10. Other Characters Prince Escalus-ruler of Verona Mercutio-relative of the prince and Romeo’s best friend Friar Lawrence-Franciscan Priest Friar John-another Franciscan Priest Count Paris-young nobleman, relative of the prince Apothecary-Druggist Page-Paris’ servant Chief Watchman Three Musicians An Officer Citizens of Verona Scene: Verona and Mantua, cities in Northern Italy