Straight Outta Stratford-Upon-Avon - Shakespeare's Early Days: Crash Course Theater #14

The video explores Shakespeare's life, his career in Elizabethan England, and his contributions to theater, particularly the history play genre. It delves into his biography, the context of playwriting during his time, and provides an analysis of his history plays, with a focus on Richard III.

What was Shakespeare's father's occupation?

• Baker

• Blacksmith

• Glover

• Carpenter

Why did Shakespeare move to London?

• To join a traveling theater company

• To escape a scandal

• To work as a merchant

• To study at a university

How did Shakespeare primarily earn his wealth?

• As a shareholder in a theater company

• Through royalties from his plays

• By publishing poetry

• Through teaching

What was a common feature of playwriting during Shakespeare's time?

• Plays were written by a single author

• Playwriting was a prestigious occupation

• Plays were often a collaborative effort

• Playwrights received royalties for their work

What was the First Folio?

• A history book about Elizabethan England

• A collection of Shakespeare's sonnets

• A biography of Shakespeare

• An authoritative edition of Shakespeare's plays

What was the significance of the First Folio?

• It was the first book printed in England

• It included all of Shakespeare's plays

• It was a collection of Shakespeare's letters

• It was a guide to Elizabethan theater

Which of the following plays is categorized as a history play?

• Macbeth

• Julius Caesar

• Richard III

• Cymbeline

What is a key characteristic of Shakespeare's history plays?

• They are purely fictional

• They celebrate past greatness and suffering

• They focus on personal conflicts

• They are set in ancient Greece

What was the purpose of history plays according to Thomas Heywood?

• To entertain the masses

• To teach obedience to the king

• To promote religious beliefs

• To explore philosophical ideas

How did Shakespeare's portrayal of Richard III differ from historical accounts?

• He depicted Richard as a hero

• He portrayed Richard as a wise ruler

• He ignored Richard's physical deformities

• He showed Richard as both a villain and a charismatic figure