Shakespeares
Biography
Born on april 26 1564
Married Anne on age 18
Wrote A variety of works
Marriage
Associted with lord chamberlain men
Three children
Language
Wherefore mean why
Stay mean to wait
Betrothal is old form of an Engagement
Marriage and betrothal customs
Its lucky to have the wedding before noon
At a betrothal, the man gives the woman a ring to be worn on the right hand and switched to the left at the wedding
The bride father usually pays for the festivities
The bride dress can be in any color
Dowry is money, goods, and property
Actors Acting and Audience
There were no women actors
Shakespeare was an actor
The seating arrangements was tight and there werent reserved seat
The term to refer actors was players
The audience would pelt the actors with oranges if they didnt like the performance
The way to get a good seat was to be the first ones at the play
Died 23 april 1616
52 years old
Main characters
Juliet
Romeo
Lord Montague Romeo’s father
Lady Montague Romeo’s mother
Lord Capulet Juliet’s father
Lady Capulet Juliet’s mother