Elizabethan era

Crime and Punishment during the Elizabethan era In England they had cruel punishments. Alfred a poor man living in England during the Elizabethan era is on the run. He has a little family that lives in the street. Alfred and his family have not had a meal in 10 days and he is on the verge of death. He stole a piece of bread from the market. He knows if he is caught he will be hung to death. Back then it was very scary and hard for many. You could just as make a peep and the next thing you…

the world of Elizabethan England, there was a man known as William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare was known for writing various plays that have various connections to his society at the time. One of these plays was known as Julius Caesar. Julius Caesar, although being written about a Caesar, common name for the Roman emperor, who was assassinated; shares many parallels to the society and events going on during Shakespeare’s lifetime in the Elizabethan Era. In the Elizabethan Era, society had…

could afford to pay for their tiredness? Well, the Elizabethan Era social class system of 1558-1603 did exactly that; it dictated the diet of the poor and the wealthy. Similar to today, meal plans of the Elizabethan Era followed a strict and structured format that included multiple meals per day (Alchin 5). All social classes ate the three usual meals, breakfast, dinner, and supper, but did not mind skipping a meal if had too. The Elizabethan Royalty and Nobility were known by the common…

William Shakespeare was born in the Elizabethan era also known as the golden age in English history. This age is mostly known as the time of Shakespeare and the reign of Elizabeth I, who was Queen of England, It is also known as a time of political stability that proceeded eras of extensive upheaval. Maya Angelou was born in an era known as the digital age. This is a time when people have moved from more traditional ways of doing things to the Industrial Uprising brought through development, to…

Death and burial rituals in England during the Elizabethan era were a recognized topic of importance. With the plague spreading, death was rampant resulting in the customs being unsanitary and unsympathetic. However, considering all the medical advances made throughout the years, ceremonies adapted to be a more respectable process. Modern standards of death and burial differ from those in the Elizabethan period, but they were rightfully adjusted for their current circumstances. The bubonic…

Witches were often viewed with a negative light throughout the majority of the Elizabethan era. In the eyes of the common citizen, witches and magic were placed into two groups, occult or natural magic (Johnston).This can also be called black or white magic. Witches who were suspected to practice black magic were involved with harmful situations, charms and spells. White magic encompassed either healing powers or herbal potions (Johnston), white magic could also be considered the common magic of…

In the Elizabethan Era, gender set both restrictions and standards that people had to ‘supposedly’ follow. Shakespeare’s play ‘Macbeth’ has its characters free of such constraints, letting them defy what it means to be a man or woman. The theme of gender roles and ideals of masculinity in the play ‘Macbeth’ are crucial to the plot advancement and development of characters. This can be observed in the gender roles within Lady Macbeth, the gender roles within Macbeth, and how the gender roles…

During the Elizabethan Era, fashion became more outlandish than it had ever been before. A new kind of silhouette was born, with long thing waits, large ruffs, high collars, and a geometric shape becoming quite popular. Queen Elizabeth became a fashion icon during her reign, and women would do extreme things in order to imitate her. Laws were even passed that limited what colors and materials you could wear according to your class. In the “Peacock Age”, the wackier your clothing was, the better…

Education During The Elizabethan Era: Education in the Elizabethan Era was, for the most part, for boys in the upper and middle classes (With the exception of Upper class girls who were members of the Aristocracy). It begins in the home as a child. The Basic Essentials that were taught included Respecting their Parents, Asking for Blessing, Morning Prayer, Table manners, the knowledge of their place in society, and specifically for girls; submissiveness to male members of their family. Petty,…

One of the most important and valuable days in life is the wedding day. Today’s holidays are similar to holidays from the Elizabethan England period. In both time periods, the wedding celebration is one of the most important events and creates valuable times and moments. Holidays can also be celebrated differently between Elizabethan England and today. In other cultures, people celebrate with their own religious holidays. Each culture is different and unique in their own way. For example, in…