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Much Ado About Nothing. c.1598-99. Glossary . Early Modern Era: Period between c.1450-1700 Elizabeth I: queen of England (1558-1603) James I: king of England (1603-1625) Renaissance: period during C16th-C17th in which European art and culture experienced a resurgence. Setting.
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Much Ado About Nothing c.1598-99
Glossary • Early Modern Era: Period between c.1450-1700 • Elizabeth I: queen of England (1558-1603) • James I: king of England (1603-1625) • Renaissance: period during C16th-C17th in which European art and culture experienced a resurgence
Setting • Play written approx. 1599 • Set in 16th century • Messina: on the island of Sicily • Prince of Aragon would have authority over this area. [NB: Aragon is a region in Spain]
The Messina seen in the play is an ANGLICISED Italy – Shakespeare was English, afterall! • Opinions voiced by characters are those of Shakespeare’s world • Wealth and status: transmitted through blood • No genetic testing: the only “proof” of paternity was word of the mother
The four humours and qualities • Characteristics defined by the mix of humours and qualities within individuals • Humours: black bile, yellow bile, phlegm, blood • These led to the personality/humour types: melancholic, choleric, phlegmatic, sanguine • Qualities: hot, cold, dry, wet
Four qualities – guess which side women were on? • Can be seen on a scale: HOT DRY Strong Active Steady Rational Calm COLD WET Weak Passive Changeable Emotional Passionate
Quickly list… • Well-known couples in TV/movies/books • Why are we fascinated by them? Why to they stand out? Why are they so popular in society?
As we watch the film… • Give your impressions of the following characters (try and write a 3 sentences per character) • Claudio • Hero • Benedick • Beatrice • Don Pedro • Leonato • Don John
And… • What motifs (recurring symbols/themes/events) do you spot?