Literary History Renaissance

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Lesson duration is: 50 min

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"Humanism is a rational philosophy informed by science, inspired by art, and motivated by compassion. ... Humanism thus derives the goals of life from human need and interest rather than from theological or ideological abstractions, and asserts that humanity must take responsibility for its own destiny."

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Why is Shakespeare still relevant today?

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What is this sonnet about?

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What does Shakespeare think of the woman he's describing?

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How does that differ from the way women were depicted in the Middle Ages?

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Julius Caesar

- Tragedy

Caius Cassius plots a conspiracy to murder Caesar, enlisting the support of the well-respected Marcus Brutus.

Brutus has misgivings but is persuaded that Caesar's death is necessary for the good of the republic.

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Why is this play fitting for the Renaissance period?

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Which phrase belongs to the Renaissance

Carpe Diem

Memento Mori

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When was the Renaissance

1400-1600

1500-1700

1600-1800

1700-1900

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What kind of works did Shakespeare write?

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Read

Literary history Renaissance p. 9-11

1984 / Brave New World

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