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5400040124460Adventures in LiteratureName:___________________________Date:_____________ Day/Time:____ The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary BlackwoodStudy Guide(adapted from the website, )Key Characters: Widge Sander Will Sly Nick Dr. Bright Mr. Phillips Mr. Armin Will Shakespeare Falconer Simon Bass Julian Chris BeestonLiterary Terms to Know:Simile: Metaphor:Personification:Allusion:Foreshadowing:Point of View:Mood:Tone:Theme:Irony:Imagery:Symbolism:Reading/Discussion Questions:Chapters 1 & 2:Directions: Provide details from the text for each section. Your responses should be neat and complete. Characterization: Provide details to explain what we know about each character. A. Widge _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ B. Dr. Bright _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ C. the Stranger ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Yorkshire Dialect:Wis to know ‘a heKen knowWho is the narrator for this story?Where did Widge grow up and when was he born? Does Widge know his exact birthday? Why? How did Widge get his name? What happened to Widge at age 7? 6. What were Widge’s jobs in the apothecary (drugstore)? (3) 7. What is “charactery” and why did Widge need to learn it? 8. What did Widge find out about Dr. Bright’s sermons? 9. Widge did not care about doing wrong, but what was he afraid of?10. Why do you think that Dr. Bright blames Widge for stealing? 11. What special skill does Widge acquire at the end of Chapter 1? Chapter 3: What were the travel conditions like for Widge?Why did the stranger finally allow Widge to sit on the saddle?What was the stranger like? Find a quote from the text (with page #) that describes the stranger.How did Widge feel about the stranger? Find a quote from the text to support your answer (with page #).Point of View is the angle from which the people, events, and details of a story are viewed (the narrator’s perspective). There are three points of view typically used in literature – first person, third person omniscient and third person limited.From whose point of view is The Shakespeare Stealer written in? What type of point of view is that?Chapter 4:Widge was surprised to learn he’d be getting __________________ of his own.Why was Widge happy the girl left?What insult did the stable boy pass to Widge?When Widge went through his belongings what had he noticed?What confused Widge about his meal?Chapter 5:What was the first request Simon had for Widge?What assignment did Simon give to Widge?Where was Widge heading?What startled Widge on his way? Settings: Provide details about each new setting.LeicesterSimon Bass’ houseWidge’s roomChapter 6:What changed once Widge entered London?What happened when Widge ran after Falconer?What did the bells signal? Why?What was the plan that Falconer made with Widge in case they become separated? Why do you think he did that?What happened when the men sat at the table?When a character says “Close your mouth before your soul flies out,” on page 37, who said this, what was happening at the time, and what does it “show” the reader? What do you learn about London in this chapter? Widge’s lodge at The George? The shabby side of town?Chapter 7:When Widge thanks him for saving his life, Falconer responds, “I saved my master’s investment, that’s all.” (p.45) What does this reveal about Falconer’s feelings toward Widge?At the Globe Theatre, what do we learn about the structure of the place? Use details from the text in your answer, although you may paraphrase.What do we learn about the types of patrons (customers) who come to the Globe? Where do they sit/stand?What do you learn about the main entrance at the Globe? What was different about transcribing the play?Who played the women roles?What was happening to Widge as he transcribed?What problem(s) did Widge face when “Hamlet” began?Chapter 8:1. What are the two reasons Widge decides to return to Falconer, despite his hesitation? 2. Where did Widge know the street man from?3. What did Widge say when asked who his master was? Why?4. What part of the play did Widge enjoy most?5. How did the man know where Widge came from?Chapter 9: Where would Widge stay to hear the play?Why was it easier for Widge to transcribe the second time?Why was Widge sad at the end of the play?Who noticed Widge?Why did Widge feel guilty about the burning building?What saved the men on the top of the building?What did Widge notice just as he was ready to hand over the script?Chapter 10: What difficult choice did Widge face?What “classical” mistake was Widge criticized for?What excuse did Widge give the men for being there?How did the first gravedigger defend Widge’s story?What did the majority of the men vote for?Why?Chapter 11: What do we learn about Sander and Will Sly in this chapter?Use details from the text to support your answer (with page #s)Who took responsibility for Widge?Where was a copy of the Hamlet play kept?Who did Widge suspect Will was?What part did Mr. Shakespeare play?Chapter 12 :What do we learn about Mr. Phillips? Mr. Armin and Julian in this chapter?It is clear that Widge is used to what type of punishment?What were the players doing during the “Starmazone” and “Reversall”?Widge compares his lack of skill in using a(n)____________ to his skillfulness in using a(n) _________.What did Nick call Widge?What comment did Sander say that caused Widge to take seriously?What had Widge assumed happened to his script?Types of Conflict: There are several different types of conflict that often occur in novels. Classify the conflicts that some of the characters are facing in this chapter. (person vs. person, person vs. nature, person vs. society, or person vs. self).Chapter 13:Why wasn’t Widge able to sleep even though he was tired?On which day of the week was the theater closed?Why did Widge and Sandergo to St. Paul’s Cathedral?Why did Widge run away leaving Sander wondering what was going on?What happened to Widge as he ran through the city?Why was Widge in danger of getting hurt or killed?Chapter 14:Who rescued Widge from the muggers?Why didn’t the muggers attack Julian?What information did Julian tell Widge about the prentices?Why didn’t Widge confide in Sander about the hooded figure?Why does Widge tell Sander he doesn’t want a friend or need a friend?How did Widge meet Mr. Shakespeare? What are some of Mr. Shakespeare’s character traits?Why is Widge so pessimistic (negative) at this point in the book? Use details from the text to support your answer.Chapter 15:Why did Sander have to take over Nick’s role?Since Sander could not do his job, who was given the playbook?What was Widge supposed to do when he had the playbook?Why didn’t Widge take the playbook and run out the theater door?Why does Jack take the playbook from Widge?How did Widge feel after the playbook was taken from him?Chapter 16:1. What was Widge’s response when asked why he no longer had the playbook?What did Widge learn about everyone’s concern with the playbook?Who runs the Leicester Company?What do we learn about Simon’s involvement with the Lord Chamberlain’s men?How did Jack perform the job as “feeder”?Provide details from the book (with page #) for each topic:Shakespeare’s attitude:________________________________________(pg._)Chris Beeston:__________________________________________________Simon Bass’ reputation:____________________________________________Widge’s first part:_________________________________________________Chapter 17:1. Since Widge learned many skills as a player, what was his reward?2. What happened when Widge met Falconer again?3. How did Widge manage to stay alive?4. What did Widge learn about Julian’s parents?5. Describe Widge’s big performance. 6. How does Widge feel about stealing the play now?Chapter 18:Why was Widge in the property room?What happened while Widge was in the property room? And how long was he locked in the property room?What are Nick’s bad habits? What did Widge tell Mr.Pope when he did not come home all night?Why was Nick so upset?What was Sander’s response when Widge suggested that they throw Nick out since he was always confrontational (aggressive)?Chapter 19:What were Widge’s thoughts when Heminges said the company would pay his master so Widge could stay?What was the outcome of Nick’s temper tantrum?What are Nick, Sander, Julian and Widge’s new responsibilities?What caused Widge to use the system of “Charactery”?How did Julian and Sander react when they saw the strange symbols?What was Julian’s suggestion?On page 141, find the simile. What two things are being compared? What was the author trying to convey?Chapter 20:What family information is revealed about Will Shakespeare? By whom?What does Mr. Armin proclaim (announce)?What does Mr. Armin later discover?Why was everyone anxious about performing at Whitehall?Had the company performed for the queen at another time?Why was the queen unhappy about the performance?What happened as a result of the performance?What happened when Nick and Julian were paired for sparing practice?What secret was revealed about Julian as a result of the injury? What details may have foreshadowed this development? Use details from the text to support your answer).Chapter 21:What was Nick’s reaction to having sparred with a girl for almost a year?Was Julia permitted to remain with the company?Where was Nick found?What did Sander say to cause a problem for Nick?How did the fight start?What was the outcome of the duel?Chapter 22:1. Who helped Nick until the authorities arrived?Was Nick sent to prison? Why or why not?Who was to take over the part of Hamlet’s mother while Nick recovered?Who was chosen to play Ophelia since Julia could not?How did Julia feel about being replaced?Why was Widge chosen for such an important role?Chapter 23:Who assisted Widge in learning the role of Ophelia?How would you describe the rehearsal for Whitehall?How would you describe Widge’s performance for the queen?What did the Queen ask Widge?What did the queen say to Widge?How did Widge feel about that?Chapter 24:Did Julia continue with the company?Who was sent to look for Nick?Who was with Nick in the tavern?What did Widge tell Sander after hiding outside the tavern?What was Sander’s reaction?Where did Widge later find Nick?Chapter 25:What happened when Nick looked up and saw Widge?Did Nick listen to Widge and leave the playbook?Was Widge injured?Who assisted Widge in pursuit of Nick?Where was Nick headed?What happened when the boat capsized?Chapter 26:What was Widge’s response when Armin asked if he knew where Nick was taking the play?What do Widge and Armin discuss as they wait for Falconer at Aldergate?How does Widge feel after speaking with Armin?Do Falconer and Armin begin dueling immediately?Why does Falconer strike his horse?What does Widge do when Armin and Falconer duel?Chapter 27:1. What surprised you most about Widge?2. What surprised you most about Mr. Armin?*3. What is a theme or universal life lesson you noticed during or after reading this book? Why is that a theme?4. “Better a company of fools than a company of thieves.” When Mr. Armin says this on page 209, what does this reveal about his beliefs? 5. Label this chart as best you can, using The Shakespeare Stealer:ClimaxRising ActionExpositionResolutionFalling ActionProblem: Vocabulary (listed in order of appearance in the book)Appellation (n.): an identifying name or title.Pitch (n.): a black or dark substance obtained as a residue from tar*Climateric (n.): a major turning point or crucial stage Rector (n.): one that directs; a leader (there is no religious meaning in this book, but often times it was a member of the religious leadership who is in charge of a parish).*Transcribe (v.): to make a written copy of something, often by dictation (while a person is speaking).Treatise (n.): an account or tale, or a written argument (today’s definition)*Melancholy (n.): a state of mental or emotional depression, extreme sadness.*Frugal (adj.): not wasteful; very careful with one’s money*Expediency (n.): the quality or state of doing something for a person’s quick advantage, which is not always right or fair. 5045075161925Tenacious (adj.): persistent or stubborn*Abate (v.): to end or to lessen*Cursory (adj.): something that is done quickly, or without noticing details.*Genial (adj.): friendly; cheerful*Ostentatious (adj): something showy or luxurious; done to attract the attention of others*Plight (n.): an unfavorable or unfortunate situationRapier (n.): a straight two-edged sword with a narrow pointed blade. Antipodes: In England, this was often used to refer to Australia and New ZealandRoundly: in a complete or thorough manner*Surreptitious (adj.): done, made or acquired with stealth; secretive or sneakyCompline (n.): the final church service of the day, which also signals the end of the workday.Wherry (n.): a long, low rowboat used to transport passengers on rivers and around the harbor.Thatched (adj.): a plant material, such as straw, used as sheltering cover, especially on a house*Convoluted (adj.): Complicated or intricate; sometimes confusing*Innocuous (adj.) : harmlessLissome: gracefulConsumptive: a disease that causes a person to waste away*Sanguine (adj.): when a person is in good health and high spirits~ Shakespearean Terms ~Fortnight (n) : two weeks, 14 days.Curry (v.): to clean the coat of a horse with a currycomb (made of metallic teeth or serrated ridges).Fop (n.): a man who is devoted to, or vain about, his appearance and/or dressDoxy (n.): a prostituteBrast (v.): to burstCostard (n.): a person’s headHoddypeak (n.): a foolTurn Turk (v.): a slang term for parting with the mainstream world; doing something seen as odd.Matins (n.): morning prayerSpectre (n.): a ghostPassata (n): an evasive action and counter-attack in fencingStramazone(n.): a fencing attackPikestaff (n.): a spiked staff for use on slippery ground; a walking stick.‘Jake (n): an outhouse or outdoor bathroomCochineal (n.): red dye used for makeup and foodPate (n.): one’s headVespers (n.): evening prayersRush lights (n.): a type of candle made from a plant and used by the poor in rural England until the 1800s.Rushes (n.): Flowering plantsTrice(n.): a brief space of time; an instantName___________________________ Period_____The Shakespeare StealerChapter SummariesFor each chapter, star key details, underline figurative language and write questions you have in the margin. For each chapter, there will be a few words that you do not know. Circle them to share in class.At the end of the chapter, write a one to two sentence summary, highlighting the main idea of that chapter. This chart will be due at the end of the book for two homework grades.Chapter One-Sentence SummaryFigurative Language (with pg. #) , a prediction, or a meaningful quote123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627 ................
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