V5 P1 W6 intro Shakespeare

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Basic rules

• We do our work when we should
• We are silent during explanations and raise our hands for questions
• Our phone is in our "zakkie" on the corner of our table
• We don't eat, drink, or chew gum in class

learning goals

I know the basic information about Shakespeare.

Homework check

- In what senses is Faustus a man of his time?

- Why does Faustus refer to the city of Wittenberg?

- Why does Wittenberg have to "be sacked"?

In what senses is Faustus a man of his time?

- Why does Faustus refer to the city of Wittenberg?

- Why does Wittenberg have to "be sacked"?

1) Faustus’ philosophy of life is not the mediaeval motto ‘memento mori’: (he tries to forget he is mortal). More like the Renaissance motto ‘carpe diem’.

2) He is a scientist and a discoverer, someone who wants to know everything

3) He is familiar with the Greek (and Roman) mythology and literature,  this is typical of the Renaissance man.

4) He displaces God from the centre of his life. Faustus deliberately turns aside from Christianity: he does not dispute the truth of Christian teaching, but chooses to take another path. 

Why does Faustus refer to the city of Wittenberg?

This was the city where in 1517 Martin Luther nailed his ninety-five theses to the church door. Therefore, Wittenberg was the birthplace of the Reformation.

Why does Wittenberg have to "be sacked"?

Even though people accused him of being an atheist, Marlowe was and remained a catholic (at least in action)

Literature & Culture

Have you ever watched one of Shakespeare's stories?

Yes

No, I have a life

Shakespeare now

What do you already know about Shakespeare?

Shakespeare was born in...

1. London
2. Verona
3. Stratford-upon-Avon
4. Rome

Plays during this time were meant ...

1. to teach a lesson
2. to entertain
3. as a classy outing

Shakespeare always followed Aristotle's unities in his plays

1. true
2. false

Does Shakespeare still matter?

of course!

I don't know, maybe?

no, please don't make me read his plays

"But I can't understand Shakespeare..."