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Tthe Shakespearian/Elizabethan Era, 2002.
Discusses the events of discovery and exploration during the Elizabethan Era.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 35.95
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The following brief discussion detaisl the events of discovery and exploration that were ongoing during Shakespeare's lifetime.
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The Elizabethan and Jacobean Theater.
This paper is an extensive discusses of the history of Elizabethan theater, which existed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Jacobean theater, which followed Elizabethan theater in the reign of James I.
6,960 words (approx. 27.8 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 156.95
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This paper explains that the most expressive period in the history of the English theatre was the period of Queen Elizabeth I, the second half of the 16th century in which William Shakespeare was the most significant dramatist of the period. The author points out that Philip Henslowe, a well-known theater manager of the time, left a diary, which recorded the organization of theater companies, the props, the plays, the dramatists, and even the building of the theater itself. The paper relates that, in the Jacobean theater, which is considered to be a continuation of the Elizabethan period, the plays of Shakespeare and his contemporaries were written more to cater to the tastes of the affluent society; the closest modern corollary to these plays is popular cinema, with its films of adventure, violence, horror, or sentimental romance.
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"Thus by the period that Shakespeare was writing his plays, there were more playhouses in London than in any other European city. The plays were enacted in the courtyard of inns, or sometimes in the houses of noblemen, before this period. But a noble had to be watchful as to which play should be permitted to perform in his house. Anything that was contentious or political was prone to get him in problem with the crown. Not much is known about the Elizabethan indoor theatres as they were smaller in size and were roofed. Companies did their shows in winter when it was too cold to be outside, signifying that the performance was almost certainly alike. Actors had attained an adequate level of monetary and social strength, by the time of Shakespeare."
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The Elizabethan Tragedy, 2001.
An examination of Elizabethan as opposed to Shakespearean tragedy.
1,770 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 57.95
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This essay discusses the main differences between Elizabethan and Greek tragedy by examining Shakespeare's poems and plays. The writer examines the use of violence on stage in Shakespearean tragedy as opposed to Elizabethan's.
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"There are various differences between Elizabethan tragedy, particularly through the works of Shakespeare, and Greek Tragedy. Some of these include the mixing of prose and Poetry, the linear formula of a character with a suffers from a tragic flaw, which leads to the character?s downfall, versus the Elizabethan idea of the Wheel of Fortune. However, one of the largest dramatic differences between Greek tragedy and Shakespearean tragedy has to be the use of violence on stage. And what it boils down to is that the perfect combination of dialogue and action that Shakespeare uses in Othello can be more powerful than just the allusion, emotion, and metaphor that Sophocles uses in Oedipus the King."
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Family in the Elizabethan Era, 2002.
A summary of the article by Susan Dwyer Amussen "The Family and the Household" which describes family life during the Elizabethan era.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, $ 41.95
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The paper explains Dwyer's comments that the modern audience of Shakespearean drama may not understand the true nature of the families they see depicted. Amussen corrects the fact that Shakespearean audiences might not understand the structures of family life in Elizabethan times, by providing a detailed analysis of the family, the place of women in the society of the time, the role of children, education, and sexuality. It shows how she addresses a variety of issues to show the nature of the family and the importance of family life in England during the period.
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"The relationship between parents and children was simpler and more ordered. Children were to obey their parents, and parents would raise the children, introduce them to the world, and help them find a mate that would allow them to begin their own household and their own families. Amussen discusses education at some length, for this was how the next generation was shaped and how the business world was entered and directed. Children would first enter the world of commerce between the ages of seven and fourteen, but how they did so depended on their family background, educational level, and knowledge of some business."
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The Elizabethan Settlement, 2004.
An exploration of the main factors that shaped the Elizabethan settlement.
2,586 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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This paper examines how the Elizabethan settlement is a black area in English history that is very difficult to either analyse or justify. It looks at how, when Elizabeth I succeeded to the throne in 1558, there were several problems that faced her, one of which was religion and how the Queen had the difficult task of replacing the Catholic faith and leadership with Protestantism. It examines the factors that impacted her decisions ranging from her own personal beliefs to the influence of Parliament.
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"To understand the factors that influenced the settlement it is important to address what it consisted of. Firstly there was the Act of Royal Supremacy, 1559, which proclaimed the Queen ?Supreme Governor?, a compromise aimed at pleasing both Catholics and extreme Protestants opposed to the original title of ?Supreme head?. There was also the Act of Uniformity which dealt more directly with religious beliefs. This made attendance to church on Sundays compulsory, with failure to do so resulting in a fine of 12d. However, this Act signified the extent to which the settlement was just a compromise as it allowed ?crosses and candlesticks to be placed on the communion table? , to please Catholics both at home and abroad. Finally, there were the Royal Injunctions, 1559, which filled in most of the day to day organisation of the church that was otherwise not included in the Act of Uniformity. This is what the settlement consisted of but the real debate lies behind how and why it was arranged like this."
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Elizabethan Theater and Drama, 2005.
A discussion of how Elizabethan theater changed how plays were produced.
2,154 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper discusses the many ways that the Elizabethan theater changed drama. It explains that the emergence of Shakespeare and other playwrights turned out to be perfect timing for the new way in which plays were acted out. The structure of the theater during this time changed the relationship between the audience and the actors by bringing them closer together, as well as encouraging the audience to use their imagination. It discusses how the intimate structure of the theater and the fascinating material changed how theater would be perceived and defined forever.
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"The Elizabethan stage was different from previous stages because it ?utilized an open platform stage inherited from medieval theater? (Wilson 279). Wilson notes that the theater buildings had a character ?all their own? (Wilson 279). Another significant difference between Elizabethan theaters and earlier theaters was the fact that Elizabethan theaters did not have painted scenery. Because of the nature of how plays were performed, the platform stage had to be a rather neutral playing area ?which could become many different places in quick succession? (279). Because a play?s action moved swiftly, this type of stage was not only convenient but also essential to provide a sense of continuous action as the play progressed."
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?Julius Caesar? and Elizabethan England, 2002.
A discussion of William Shakespeare's ?Julius Caesar? and life in Elizabethan England.
1,855 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper reviews William Shakespeare's play ?Julius Caesar? and examines how it was accepted and performed at the time in Elizabethan England. It provides a history of the Globe theatre where many of Shakespeare's plays were performed beginning with "Julius Caesar" and examines life in the theatre district of London at the time. It attempts to analyze why the play was so popular when it first came out and why a subject such as tyrannicide was presentable in a country governed by a monarch. It looks at how it contained all of the political and social intrigues necessary to make it a timeless classic and all the puerile blood and gore that was needed to entertain a group of theater-hopping commoners in what was considered London?s seediest neighborhood.
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"The play was written and performed in 1599 at the Globe theater in Southwark, London. Southwark is located on the south bank of the Thames river, and was traditionally considered the vice district. This section of London was home to 10% of its population, and more than its share of the city?s beggars. In 1594 the Lord Mayor, Sir John Spencer, asserted that parts of Southwark were "very nurseries and breeding-places of the begging poor" who swarmed the streets of the City. He estimated the number of these beggars at 12,000, and requested a meeting of several local magistrates in an attempt to banish them from the City or prevent them from crossing the Bridge."
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Elizabethan and Early Seventeenth Century Love Poems, 2008.
Compares the Elizabethan-era Christopher Marlowe's poem "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" and early seventeenth century John Donne's poem "The Flea".
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This paper explains that Elizabethan-era Christopher Marlowe's poem "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" and early seventeenth century John Donne's "The Flea" share the same theme of romantic love; however, these poems are intrinsically and distinctly different as were the periods in which they were written. The author points out that, though both poem's speakers seek to win over the object of their desire, the ways they go about convincing their love are strikingly different, their images of love are juxtaposed and their definitions and depictions of love completely contrary. The paper concludes that Marlowe's poem describes a romantic love affair, while the speaker in Donne's poem goes in a different direction: sexual gratification.
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'The role assigned to the man and woman of these two poems are quite different. In "The Passionate Shepherd to his Love", the speaker (the man) clearly adores his love, while the speaker of "The Flea" is, essentially, a flea himself. The role of the man in Marlowe's poem is to give gifts and praise and care for his love. The role of the man in Donne's poem is to attempt to persuade his love into having sex with him. The women are treated differently and have different roles as well. In Marlowe's poem, the woman is someone to be put on a pedestal that should be given the finest things nature can provide.'
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Elizabethan Costume, 2001.
This is a history of all the elements of female Elizabethan fashion (Queen Elizabeth I).
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This paper provides an in-depth look at the style of clothing worn during the times of Queen Elizabeth I. The author discusses the costumes worn by royalty, the royal court, aristocrats and nobility, from undergarments to gowns. The paper contains numerous portraits to illustrate the fashions.
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"It is undisputed that the Elizabethans were a very interesting, if not puzzling group. It is apparent that many of the customs, rituals and even colloquial speech that are used today descend directly from their time. One of the most interesting aspects of the Elizabethans is their dress. Clothing played a big role in their society, much like it does in present day. Through someone?s dress, a person could tell not only their sex, but their precise social position. An Earl, for example would dress better than a Baron. This was especially important in the theatres of the time. Theaters would seat upwards of 2000 people, so in many of instances the audience would need to see the costume of the actor in order to place him in his proper social position, and therefore where he fit into the narrative of the performance. No person?s clothing, however, was more elaborate or telling than that of high standing royalty, such as Queen Elizabeth I and those close to her."
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Social History of Elizabethan England, 1973.
This paper discusses the agriculture, trade, politics and religion of Elizabethan England.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 55.95
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"Placed on its simplest terms, social history is the history of its contemporary society. It can then be stated that this broad term actually encompasses several of the major divisions of the study of history: economics, politics, religion and broad cultural trends within the society. This is, of course, the broadest possible definition of the term. Essentially, the term "social history" must finally be defined by the time which it is used to describe and delineate.
When one is discussing the social history of Elizabethan England, it is necessary to include such things as the agriculture of the time, the trends on the land at the time; this includes such things as migrations and crop cycles, trade (both foreign and domestic), internal politics, religion. While cultural history is certainly important to any age, it can be ... "
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The Power of Elizabethan Parliaments, 1998.
An analysis of whether Elizabethan parliaments were only used or ignored by the Queen or Privy Council at will.
2,550 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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A discussion of the role and effectiveness of Parliament during the reign of Elizabeth I. The question is asked whether the Parliamentary opposition and power in the 17th century, leading up to the English Civil War, have its roots in the position of the Parliament under Elizabeth?
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"Sixteenth-century Tudor government had three main strands, the Crown, the Council, meaning the Privy Council, and Parliament. Each possessed varying degrees of power, and the extent of that degree was often dependent on the person of the monarch and the amount of control he or she was willing or able to exercise. While Parliamentary authority developed during the later years of the reign of Henry VIII, Elizabeth took a much firmer hand. Parliament was called infrequently, was limited in the nature of the issues it was allowed to discuss, and was often led by the clients of the nobility into areas which had little bearing on its own members and those they represented. The organized Parliamentary opposition of the "Puritan Choir' has been shown to be a myth, as we will discuss later, and during Elizabeth's reign Parliament probably reached its point of least independence of the century. The real power in England was held by the Privy Council and, ultimately, by the Queen herself."
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Elizabethan Drama, 2008.
This paper examines "Shakespeare's Contemporaries" edited by Max Bluestone and Norman Rabkin.
903 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 32.95
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The paper discusses "Shakespeare's Contemporaries", a collection of critical essays on Elizabethan drama. The paper focuess on the essays pertaining to Marlowe's "Dr. Faustus". The paper also argues with Alfred Harbage's introduction, which claims that Elizabethan criticism of popular Elizabethan drama does not exist.
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"The essays pertaining to Marlowe's Dr. Faustus written by Arthur Mizener and W. W. Greg are asking for a re-reading of the play in order to talk about it and teach it. They defend Marlowe's use of language by criticizing essayist Charles Lamb's comments of the early 1800s that Marlowe was a poet. They address the critical complaint that once Dr. Faustus has the power he demands, he gives in to it too easily and goes to hell. They defend that Marlowe did that purposely in order to show the betrayal of ideals. "But the logical outline is there, and I must differ from Marlowe's critics, and believe that when he sketched that outline Marlowe knew what he was about." (p 97 Greg essay). Although Dr. Faustus has given in to the power of Lucifer, his decline is slow as he questions the existence of hell, "I think hell is a fable," (Act II scene I l128)."
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"Hamlet" and the Elizabethan Audience, 2003.
Covers the character of "Hamlet" and his actions in regards to the views and values of the Shakespearean audience.
1,331 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This is a literary essay that discusses William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and how the character of Hamlet would have been perceived by an Elizabethan audience. The paper contends that, in the eyes of an Elizabethan audience, Hamlet is a failure, both as an avenger and as a human being.
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"In William Shakespeare?s play Hamlet the central character, Prince Hamlet of Denmark and heir to the throne has a personality that is often considered flawed. He possesses several negative attributes that would have given the Elizabethan audience of the time good reason to find him failing as a human being and as an avenger. However, there is evidence throughout the text that suggests Hamlet is not a total failure as a human being and avenger. To draw a conclusion, one must explore Hamlet?s character and analyze his actions throughout the course of the play."
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Elizabethan and Jacobean Renaissance Drama, 2002.
A study of these two theater genres.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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Using two plays, Christopher Marlowe?s ?Doctor Faustus? and John Webster?s ?The Duchess of Malfi?, the paper explores the theater genres of the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods. Through Marlowe?s play, the paper explores Elizabethan theater and through Webster?s play it studies Jacobean theater. The genres are looked at in the context of being considered the beginnings of the Renaissance and a shift from the Medieval period to a more human-centered view of the universe.
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"The plays Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe and The Duchess of Malfi John Webster are both from one of the most productive eras in British drama, the period covering the Elizabethan theater and the Jacobean theater that followed. This period can also be considered the beginnings of the Renaissance and so a shift from the Medieval period to a more human-centered view of the universe."
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Elizabethan London, 2001.
This paper looks at the changes that occurred in London during the reign of Elizabeth the first.
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This paper gives a brief description London during the Elizabethan age. It discusses the life of the residents having to deal with hardships such as cholera and hunger. It explains that the world was on the brink of modernization and how this effected life in the capital. It also looks at the changes that Elizabeth tried to introduce judicially and politically.
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"We can gain an idea of the tenor of the Elizabethan Age by looking at the changes that occurred in her own capital city, in its growth and in its problems. By the time the Tudors became the reigning family of Great Britain, London was already an ancient city. It had grown up by this point from three separate centers: the walled settlement founded by the Romans on the banks of the Thames in the 1st century AD (which is the area of the city known today as ?the Square Mile? or more often simply as ?the City?; the suburb of Southwark, which faces the City across the bridge on the lower gravels of the south bank of the Thames; and the City of Westminster "
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