We Start in 1595...ish

How did history affect the telling and retelling of this story?

• It remained unchanged over time.

• It was influenced by cultural shifts.

• It was forgotten and never retold.

• It was only told in its original form.

Romeo and Juliet is arguably the most famous romance in modern literature, but what was going on in the world to give it that appeal?

• The Renaissance was flourishing, emphasizing human emotion and individualism.

• The Industrial Revolution was beginning, changing social structures.

• The Enlightenment was spreading, focusing on reason and science.

• The Romantic era was starting, highlighting nature and emotion.

How does history influence the story?

• By providing a backdrop for events

• By introducing fictional elements

• By focusing on future possibilities

• By ignoring past events

Religion influences the story by:

• Providing moral guidance to characters

• Creating conflict between characters

• Shaping the cultural setting

• All of the above

How does culture influence the story?

• By shaping characters' beliefs and actions

• By determining the setting and time period

• By influencing the plot development

• All of the above

Who was the queen of England in 1595?

• A) Elizabeth I

• B) Mary I

• C) Victoria

• D) Anne

In 1595, England was politically and religiously stable for the first time in centuries.

• True

• False

The Renaissance made its way to which location late in the 16th century?

• France

• British Isles

• Italy

• Spain

The Theatre was experiencing a major shift in popularity from morality and religious plays to more secular entertainment.

• True

• False

Shakespeare hits the scene at just the right _______.

• moment

• place

• job

• event