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    Elizabethan circumstances in the 1600s were a movement for the universe of the theater. A period named after Ruler Elizabeth I of Britain, it is from this period that cutting edge society has its establishment for media outlets. From the viciousness that was common in light of the Dark Demise, individuals swung to the auditorium for some reasons. Elizabethan venue was well known for its chance since Ruler Elizabeth supported expressions of the human experience, it was some place for each social class

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    The Elizabethan theater became a central part of social life in Shakespeare’s time and was a form of entertainment that took people’s minds off the daily hardships during the Elizabethan era. The Elizabethan era is known for its English nationalism and advancements of arts during the English Renaissance. Because of this, the Elizabethan era is considered to be the height of the English Renaissance. England’s working class had a difficult life. Powerful lords owned and governed local districts that

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    strict manner in order to strengthen and rebuild England. Elizabeth worked to spread literature, prevent crime, and expand the art of the theater. As she strove to solve issues, Queen Elizabeth led England to a long period of growth and prosperity. During her reign, Queen Elizabeth I worked to spread education and literature throughout England. In Elizabethan England, Laura Marvel describes the advances in literature and how they affected the lives of english citizens. Before her rule, literature

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    hunting. Bells were attached to the birds legs so that the trainer could keep track of the birds whereabouts after the kill(Alchin., L.K., "Elizabethan Hawking"). The birds required special housing, which consisted of cages known as mews. Were they could feel comfortable(Alchin., L.K., "Elizabethan Hawking").

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    Wheeler 1 Parker Wheeler Mrs.Reedy English H pd 1 18 March 2016 Elizabethan Era Entertainment During a time period where there were an abundant amount of casualties and laborious hard work, people often times unwound themselves form their stress with entertainment. In the era of Elizabethan times, many people often entertained themselves in a sundry of ways. Elizabethan entertainment affected the lives of many people during the era. No matter what age or social class somebody was from, everyone

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    The Elizabethan era was much different than our world today in many ways. In Shakespeare's world, the theaters were poor and run down with very little funding. The actors that worked in the theater were not rich either. Our popular music today is much different than the music in Williams day and age. In the Elizabethan era, one could tell what class a person was in by the color of their clothing. Shakespeare's theaters were quite bland with very little color. The theaters in which they performed

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    life in the Elizabethan era was different. British Peerage was how they decided a person’s social status, similar to the characters in Shakespeare’s play. People in the upper-class were usually knights and those of nobility. Dukes were the highest ranking in this system, and then came a Marquess-also known as a nobleman. Next was the earl, better known as a count, lastly is the Baron. After what was known as the War of the Roses the merchant class was thriving. The Elizabethan era was essentially

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    Even today, people look back fondly on the Elizabethan Era as one of the times when England was very close to achieving a golden age. While living under Queen Elizabeth did bring about troubles, such as an extreme system of punishment and quarrels with the Catholics, the Elizabethan Era was a time of peace and prosperity, heavily contrasting life before and after Elizabeth’s reign. In a time when England was almost about to tear itself apart, Queen Elizabeth I came to power and improved the situation

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    not a virgin and slanders her at the altar. During the Elizabethan era when this play was written, most female roles and women in general were treated without respect as Hero was and were only prized on their physical characteristics. Much Ado About Nothing was an important play in the Elizabethan era because it dealt with social class boundaries and the roles of women. Although the Elizabethan Era influenced theater greatly,

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    Research Paper Have you ever wondered how banquets from the Elizabethan Era are similar and different from today’s era? Everyday life in the Elizabethan Era was amazing; however, banquets and inventions were the same as how we live today. This paper will explain the different events and similarities and differences from now and the Elizabethan Era . In the Elizabethan Era there were many big feasts and festivals. Some feasts were for the queen and many other royals’ .These banquets and feast were

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