Comparing Sonnet 29, Macbeth, And Queen Elizabeths Speech Before Her Troops

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The English Renaissance was a period began in 1485 and ended in 1625. The English renaissance brought groundbreaking pieces of literature pieces of literature that are still used today. This period brought extraordinary advances in literature. Royalty including Kings and Queens Like Queen Elizabeth were often mentioned in plays and literature due to this period of her reign. Another aspect was the tensions between religions through the 17th century. Magic was often portrayed throughout pieces of literature. Three literary works from this period Sonnet #29, Macbeth, and queen Elizabeths Speech Before Her Troops. William Shakespeare, we were known as one of the greatest authors in literature. “Sonnet 29” exemplifies his use of the Elizabethan …show more content…

In Sonnet 4 Shakespeare professes his love towards a woman being so great he “scorn[s] to change my state with the kings (14)” because he would not trade this woman he loves dearly for a position in the monarchy. The English Monarchy was An extremely important aspect throughout this period as it was often used in comparisons with authors and their work. This was a critical aspect of the English renaissance because the monarchy was often seen as the almighty in the sense of a majority of people lived in poverty while the monarchs were among the wealthiest in …show more content…

Some of the main aspects during this time was the difference between the protestant and catholic religions, the influence that queen Elizabeth had on the prosperity of England and the use of portraying magic in different pieces of literature. Macbeth, sonnet #29, and Queen Elizabeths speech before her troops were all influential pieces throughout this period. The English renaissance showcased an exponential growth in literature as some of the most famous authors like William Shakespeare came from this

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