Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 5 - How is this scene effective on stage?

... Emily Rogers 10.3 Shakespeare Coursework- Act 1 Scene 5 - How is this scene effective on stage? William Shakespeare was born in Stratford Upon Avon on or around April 23, 1564. Birth records do not exist and only a baptismal record from the Holy Trinity, dared April 26 1564, has any recorded evidence of Shakespeare's birth. The 23rd is merely a sentimental date being the day of England's patron, Saint George, and the date of the death of Shakespeare. Shakespeare's parents were John and Mary Arden Shakespeare. On November 27th 1582, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway who was eight years older than him. Susanna, Shakespeare's daughter, was born around May 26th 1583. Hamnet and Judith, twins, were born around February 2nd 1585. It is believed that around 1592, Shakespeares 'Henry VI' was performed at the Rose Theatre in London. Shakespeare had rapidly risen as one of the top playwrights of the time in 1594.

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