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Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet

English 521. Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. The Middle Ages.

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Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet

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  1. English 521 Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet

  2. The Middle Ages • During the Middle Ages, society regressed; People did not venture far from their tiny villages. Local lords ruled by force and intimidation. Learning took place only in religious houses, and generations grew up ignorant, illiterate, and superstitious of outsiders.

  3. The High Middle Ages: • Serfdom faded into history. Higher wages increased the standard of living for many peasants. This in turn contributed to the rise of wealthy merchants, such as the Medici family of Florence. These merchant families would provide the money, resources and the incentive for the Italian Renaissance.

  4. The Renaissance • The Renaissance from was a cultural movement that spanned the period roughly from the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Italy in the Late Middle Ages and later spreading to the rest of Europe. • It was a time of “rebirth.” Europeans experienced a reawakening of interest in the ancient classics of Greece & Rome--government, literature, art, and thought.

  5. Setting & Context • Verona and other cities of Italy (late July) • a city state with a Prince; no King • Early Renaissance/ High Middle Ages • Social hierarchy (wealth & prestige = power) • Marriage an obvious economic factor • Religion (Catholicism) shapes society • Entire play spans 1 week

  6. Renaissance Art

  7. Verona, ITALY

  8. Renaissance Architecture

  9. The Cast Escalus: Prince of Verona Paris: a kinsman of the Prince Montague, Lady Montague: Parents of Romeo; wealthy, powerful family; “at odds” with the Capulet family

  10. The Cast Murcutio: friend of Romeo; kinsman of the Prince Benvolio: Friend and cousin of Romeo; nephew of Montague

  11. The Cast Capulet, Lady Capulet: Parents of Juliet; wealthy, powerful family; “at odds” with the Capulet family Sampson, Gregory: Capulet’s servants Tybalt: cousin of Juliet; nephew of Lady Capulet

  12. The Cast: Friar Laurence, Friar John: Franciscans; catholic leaders People seek their guidance and advice for almost everything! Balthasar: Romeo’s servant Abraham: Montague’s servant

  13. Helpful Resource… http://www.wikisummaries.org/Romeo_and_Juliet

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