Shakespeare
The Elizabethan Era
This era was during the years of 1558-1603 and one of the most interesting eras in the history of England. It existed during the ruling of Queen Elizabeth I, and in english history is also be known as the ‘Golden Age’. Characteristics such as it’s Polictics, Religion, Crime Punishment and Clothing all had a big influence in this era and distinguishes this it from other eras. During the ’Golden Age’ many new accomplishments were made such as new style plays never seen before composed by William Shakespeare and the very first theatres in England.
http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/
Globe Theatre
Simply put, it was the first theatre in London with a seating of 1500+ people and was associated with William Shakespeare where his plays and others became very famous and more demanded by watchers. This roman styled theatre was erected in 1599 but later burned down in the year of 1613. Following this a second theatre was built in 1614 but later closed down in 1642. Then in 1997 a modern version of the theatre was built a couple hundred metres from the original theatre site.
http://www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/globe-theatre.htm
King Chamberlain’s Men
This being founded under Lord Strange during 1594 the Elizabethan era. These men were a group of actors that William Shakespeare worked for during his career as a playwright and a actor. After performing at the ‘Theatre and the Curtain’ they had later moved to the newly built ’Globe Theatre’ This company eventually became one of the leading companies in the city, but had sadly stopped business in the year of 1642.
http://internetshakespeare.uvic.ca/Library/SLT/stage/chamberlainsmen.html
Macbeth an Overview
Macbeth, one of shakespeares best known plays. It involves betrayel, selfishness and the strive for power and superiority. Macbeth one of the main characters is influenced to and eventually kills the king Duncan he is then eventually killed by Macduff. This play is Shakespear’s shortest tragedy written in the 17th century.
Tragedies, Comedies and Histories
These were the main themes Shakespeares plays were based upon each with their own characteristics. Some Tragedies include; Hamlet and Macbeth. Comedies such as; As You Like It and The Tempest, these plays had characteristics such as mistaken identities and multiple plots. And finally Histories with plays such as; King John and Richard II these plays were mostly based upon historical figured.
In the end, there are many opinions on the relevance and relationship between shakespeares plays to the modern day. I for one think that in alot of shaekspeares plays many of it’s core values such as; ‘Betrayel’, ‘Lust’, ‘Human Values & Characteristics’ etc… Are all relevant and reflect todays world. In my opinion Shakespeare also showed in some of his plays how war is a devastating fact of life, and sometimes isn’t really taken seriously. I also beleive that he showed how life can just be thrown away at the drop of a hat.
What are the typical features that all shakespeare plays must include?
In my opinion, generally shakespeare’s plays would have a complication, climax and eventually a solution, it can be dragged out for a long time or can be short and concise. Also depending on what theme the play was on there are varying typical features and characteristics included.
