Romeo and Juliet - Background Notes by Zachary

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Across
  1. 2. Shakespeare had to flee Stratford for illegally _______ on another man’s property
  2. 6. was 25 when she became Queen of England in 1558 and reigned until 1603 when she died.
  3. 7. The era was characterized by great
  4. 10. A theater company, Patronized by royalty,1594: Shakespeare is writing, performing, and managing the acting troupe, In 1608, the group became The King’s Men when King James I became their supportive patron.
  5. 12. _____ was Born on April 23, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon
  6. 13. Was in love with one of her subjects, Lord Dudley
  7. 14. Elizabeth was a popular monarch who set a tone for fashion, _________, music, and thought.
  8. 15. An infectious disease that produced neurological disorders, a foul odor and black and blue marks all over the body
Down
  1. 1. Married to _________ ______ in 1582
  2. 3. Shakespeare ____ in 1616
  3. 4. live dogs or cats could not be found in a 5 square _____ area of the theater
  4. 5. Shakespeare’s story of lovers has become the most famous love story of all time.
  5. 8. A modern version of The Tragedy of _________ ___ _______ was created in 1996.
  6. 9. built in 1599 by the Chamberlain’s Company
  7. 11. Romeo and Juliet inspired the modern musical