Some were based on historical events- such as Julius Caesar, Roman emperor that he was, and the Scottish War-Lord Macbeth. arguably Hamlet is an historical tragedy with some fictionalization. ( several actresses have essayed the title role- amogn them Sarah Bernhardt and Dame Judith Anderson- as Jerry Lewis once intoned when he had her on The Tonight Show ( acting as substitute MC)- Happy Hamlet! with regards to her role in the Play. Some of Shakespeare is straight out fiction or fantasy.
I think, probably, Romeo and Juliet.
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fall in love with the wrong person.
purely because that is what most of Shakespearean characters were, boys! hope this helped you.
Men and boys played these parts. It was considered indecent for women to appear on stage.
memorable characters
Petruchio and Kate.
Some of the moons of Uranus are named for Shakespeare's female characters.
I think, probably, Romeo and Juliet.
Verdi
In one of his great plays, his main characters, in a love play, were Romeo and Juliet.
His son's name was Hamnet, which sounds like Hamlet.
The Royal Shakespeare Company is based in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England.
fall in love with the wrong person.
purely because that is what most of Shakespearean characters were, boys! hope this helped you.
Men and boys played these parts. It was considered indecent for women to appear on stage.
No, Richard III was based in England.The only Shakespeare play based in Scotland is Macbeth.