William Shakespeare Research Paper

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The Elizabethan Era began in 1558 and lasted until 1603’s, until the Britain’s most honourable queen passed away. Queen Elizabeth I established one of the greatest cultures in every aspect of life, while dealing with the hardship of Britain at the time. During her reign and through dramatic changes, there was a rebirth in literature, writings, and poetry; mostly influenced by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare contributed to the evolution and growth of England and was able to influence the Era in ways to benefit even modern times. In his forty years of creativity literary, Shakespeare was solely responsible for the creation of numerous plays such as Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet, and Othello; most importantly because of his involvement in play writing. …show more content…

The Elizabethan Era was a time of many social classes, and never really had an opportunity to mix until the theatre was discovered. It brought people together for the sake of entertainment; rather than public executions or cock-fights. Queen Elizabeth I inherited the throne in 1558 at a youthful age of twenty-five. With her reign the English Renaissance lasted from the day she took the throne to 1603. During her fearless reign things such as literature, theatre, and every form of the arts flourished. The Elizabethan Era was a period in time, which shaped and bolded the views and aspects of present day lives. Even during the Elizabethan Era a monarch such as Queen Elizabeth I reigned civilization began to become just a little more civilized. The Theatre contributed to the growth and organization of the Elizabethan Era because it brought social classes together and instilled a sense of education, morals, and value to society through the influence of William …show more content…

A permanent theatre, The Red Lion, opened in 1567 which was placed on the outskirts if the city of London, but was short lived because of the remote location. It was not until 1574, the city of London started regulating the Inn-years activities. James Burbage was already making a profit from holding theatrical productions at the Inn-yard and him, along with his brother- in-law, built England’s first permanent theatre. The term amphitheatre comes into play here when Burbage achieved his goal of creating a theatre accessible to all people with eating and incredible craftsmanship. Other theatres soon followed, such as The Rose, The Swan, The Fortune, The Red Bull, and most famously, The Globe. All were located outside the city limits due to laws that restricted congregations and establishments like theatres in order to prevent the spread of the plague. The Globe was the primary home of Shakespeare's acting company beginning in late 1599’s. It was built by Burbage’s sons and was the main theatre of Shakespearian literature and art. Theatrical entrepreneurs of the Elizabethan Era started and were in a position to create real spectacles with their productions. A strong resemblance came from the Roman and Greek

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