Lesson_1_alltheworldsastage_drama22.pptx

Literature ppt

1. Learning objectives CORE: To recognise elements of the Elizabethan period in history that serve as the backdrop for Shakespeare’s writings. CHALLENGE: To recognise the social hierarchy of the Elizabethan era and understand how it impacted on citizens.

2. Starter: Which famous Shakespearean quote is this?

3. What do you think it means?

4. Rank these beings in term of importance, with the most important being at the top – your choices must be made from the perspective of Elizabethan society and you should be ready to justify your choices. BIG QUESTION: What is the role of these ‘players’? How many roles do they play?

5. The chain of being Elizabethans believed in a divine hierarchy that had been created by God. This hierarchy, called the chain of being stretched from God himself at the top all the way down to plants and stones. Everything on Earth had its place. The chain of being helped to maintain order. Challenging one’s place in society disrupted the chain and could lead to terrible chaos. People were expected to respect their position in the hierarchy. Those who accepted their given place would be rewarded in heaven. Women were always considered beneath men in the chain, with the exception of Queen Elizabeth I. It was believed that monarchs were chosen by God and so held a divine right to their position. Divine order God Angels Monarch Nobles Clergy Gentlemen Commoners Animals, plants, minerals BIG QUESTION: What is the role of these ‘players’? How many roles do they play?

6. The Family Hierarchy Father Mother Son Daughter An Elizabethan Family Tree BIG QUESTION: What is the role of these ‘players’? How many roles do they play?

7. Power Dynamics Watch the following clip carefully. Consider the following questions: Who is the most powerful person in this relationship ? How do you know this ? Do you think it’s possible to ever have a relationship in which people are completely equal. BIG QUESTION: What is the role of these ‘players’? How many roles do they play?

8. What do contemporary wedding vows tell us about contemporary relationships? BIG QUESTION: What is the role of these ‘players’? How many roles do they play?

9. Contemporary Wedding Vows “I___________, promise to love and cherish you__________, for the rest of your life. I will try to bring laughter to your life, and make you happy, I will consider you in the decisions I have to make, and value your opinions. Today I vow to be your husband/wife for the rest of our lives .”

10. Contemporary Wedding Vows “Today I promise to be your husband/wife. I will be faithful and honest, loving and trustworthy. I will seek to bring you stability and order in a chaotic world. I will be your partner and friend for life .”

11. Contemporary Wedding Vows “Although our lives may change like the seasons, I will love you. As our love grows like a seed to a beautiful flower, I will love you. When the winds of doubt blow through, I will love you. We will stand together, strong, nurtured by each other’s love until the end .”

12. Contemporary Wedding Vows I promise to love and respect you and to put energy into keeping our love alive. I will be there for you in good times and bad. I will help you when you need help and make space for you to be yourself. I will try to bring you happiness. I will dedicate myself to you wholeheartedly. I will make time for you and support you in everything you do. I will help you to raise our children to become loving people, and support you in the fundamental role of parent. I pledge my life to you. I will love, honour and respect you in happy and sad times. I promise to be faithful to only you as long as we both live.

13. My Big Fat Elizabethan Wedding Based on your knowledge of the Elizabethan era, specifically in relation to gender power dynamics, compose your own vows appropriate for an Elizabethan wedding. BIG QUESTION: What is the role of these ‘players’? How many roles do they play?