The Shakespeare Stealer | Topics for Discussion & Projects

The Shakespeare Stealer Topics for Discussion

1. How did the main character get his name? What could it have been?

2. What is charactery? How many people had mastered it?

3. What landmark was the center of London? Is it still there?

4. Describe the audience at the Globe Theater. Why did people act as they did at the theater? How does this differ from how theater-goers act today?

5. Why did Falconer wear a disguise? 6. What part does the Thames River play in Widge's story? Relate the various times he crosses that river via wherryboats and bridges.

7. What type of costumes did players wear in Shakespeare's plays? Why were they put together in this fashion?

8. Which characters in this story are historical? What do historical characters add to the atmosphere of the book?