“Bishops of the Church of England, who would have naturally opposed the progression of gender equality due to their affiliation with the conservative Church, wrote, ‘Wives … must obey their husbands and cease from commanding’” (document 5). 2. “Members of the clergy, for example, John Knox, a religious reformer, went so far as to title a book, First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women. In his book, Riston, a Roman Catholic priest, displeased about the changing views of the Virgin Mary in England, openly criticized Elizabeth for demoting Mary in importance. Also the Archbishop of York argued that women cannot hold clerical titles and therefore can never be head of the Church of England. However, all of these negative attitudes and …show more content…
Evaluating the reliability of the source 1. “Aylmer’s opinion could be related to his friendship with the Queen’s tutor, and may cause him to defend her, rather than look at her rule objectively” (document 4). 2. “Elizabeth’s personal surgeon, William Clowes, supports her rule and prays for a long life for her. His relationship with Elizabeth could influence with his judgment about her success as a ruler” (document 10). 3. “As William Tooker, Elizabeth’s personal chaplain, describes about a ‘touching ceremony’ in 1597, one can clearly see that she commanded and got respect on a personal level, not just for being Queen. Although supportive, it is similarly biased for one of Elizabeth’s closest subjects to be in such admiration of her” (document 9). Recognizing that different kinds of documents serve different purposes 1. “Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, an English court painter, would have collaborated with Elizabeth in creating her portrait, standing on a map of England, to present her as regal and powerful to those who aimed at discrediting her” (document 8). Analyzing the tone of the
She showed this best when she “took time for leisurely pursuits. She loved music and could play the lute herself,” (bio.com). Because of her love of the arts, Elizabeth gained social power. Social power for a ruler is the ability to use the arts in order to influence a country or a ruler’s image in a way that helps them keep power. Elizabeth loved going to see plays or dances in her free time. This allowed her to gain social power because it was a way to connect with her subjects. It allowed commoners to trust her more and they could feel they were more personally connected to her than they were before. Elizabeth’s complete social control could also be seen when artists would honor Elizabeth “by painting her portrait. These images reveal that she was an early fashionista,” (bio.com). Her image was a very important factor in her reign of power. She was able to present herself as very well respected and almost “God-like”. Elizabeth wanted to show people who would see her or her portraits that she was not just a weak woman. She was a force to be reckoned with and her people could see this. She gained social power because her subjects looked up to her and respected her very much. This also allowed commoners to trust her more because her image showed she was intelligent could make decisions for
This primary source document has been collected, translated, and published into the Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents. Due to several language translations and lack of a professional editor, it is noted that many of the documents collected have errors. This specific entry is titled Jesuit 's Interpretation of Gender Roles and dated 1633. The author is also listed as Pierre Biard, however the author and/or date is very questionable and possibly wrong. I will explain my disagreements later on, but for the sake of this review let us just say the author is Pierre Biard.
The Church of England was not a good religion during the sixteenth century, the puritans want to practice their own religion but the Church of England would not allow them. People didn’t want to obey the churches authority anymore. The Puritans it particular did not want to follow the Church of England. Over time, “the church of England began to crack down on those who refused to bow to their authority” (www3.gettysburg.edu) this caused the Puritans to leave England. The puritans left England and went on a dangerous journey to be free from the church. It was so bad that, “it got to the point where the puritans decided to face the dangerous journey to the New World rather than be persecuted for their religion” (www3.gettysburg.edu) these people would rather put their lives and families in danger than to be put down by the Church of England. There were ranks inside the church and women were at the bottom.
During the Anglo-Saxon time period, women had rights, but they were limited. The Anglo-Saxon time period began in 449 and it lasted until 1066 (Leeming 10). In the later times of that era, research proves that women were able to inherit and maintain control of that property (Leeming 10). Even if the women got married, she still held control of her property, and not her husband (Leeming 10). Although, the men of this time were supposed to be in control at all times, they did not have any other choice in that particular situation. According to David Leeming, “A prospective husband had to offer a woman a substantial (called the morgengifu, the ‘morning gift’) of money and land" (Leeming 10). The woman would make a decision to keep, sell, or just give the gift away. There were not many opportunities that were offered to women during that time. Because of the limited amount of things women could actually do, they often joined religious groups (Leeming 10). Christianity was actually one way that women were offered opportunity (Leeming...
Closing Statement: Elizabeth was able to avenge her mother by proving to her country that an heir was not necessary for a ruler to be successful; ironically, that very notion killed her mother.
During her time as queen, Elizabeth addressed parliament both on the subjects of marriage and on her loyalty to her country. Perhaps she did this because she was questioned about leaving an heir to the throne. To answer this Elizabeth wrote,
Queen Elizabeth I quote: Modern History Sourcebook: Queen Elizabeth I of England Selected Writing and Speeches http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/elizabeth1.html
3. Dan A. Chekki also told that, “Divinity resides in families in which the women are respected; where they are not, there is ruin.” (Dan A. Chekki, page 75)
When Elizabeth was young she was treated unfairly, she was thought of as a joke. She would watch her father, King Henry the VIII of England rule. She remembered how her father would be so sure of the decisions that he made, it seemed as though he would do anything to protect his nation. Even if it meant putting his life on the line. When she was young, Elizabeth wanted to rule just like him. Queen Elizabeth I is deserving of the praise that she receives as a powerful female ruler. One of the reasons Queen Elizabeth I is deserving of the praise that she receives as a powerful female ruler is because of the way Elizabeth was able to deal with religious strife. Another reason Queen Elizabeth I is deserving of the praise that she receives as a
Throughout history there have always been an abundant source of prejudice and discrimination towards women. Many generations have followed and continuously tolerated the sexist ideals that were reinforced. In a religious perspective, Saint Paul, had insisted than when in the church, women should cover their heads, and should not talk. Many churches today still follow this belief and require that men and women are segregated in the church.
No king would be able to manipulate the subject of love like Elizabeth because she presents her love in a womanly fashion that makes love the most important thing to her. In “The Golden Speech,” Elizabeth mentions her love for the people throughout the speech. Her love is Elizabeth’s main reason for being unable to harm the people. She insists that “above all earthly treasures I esteem my people’s love, more than which I desire not to merit” (765). This is a show of womanly love because she shows more concern for her people’s love than anything else. She uses this love to explain that she could never harm her people and insists that she could not sit idly by while her people suffer. “Yea, when I heard it I could give no rest unto my thoughts until I had reformed it” (765). This also makes her love motherly because like a mother, she wishes no harm to come to her children. In her “Speech to the Troops at Tilbury,” she has a different approach to love. She focuses more on the mutual love between her and the people. She starts her speech with “My loving people” (762). This line is important because she starts out implying the troops are hers and insists that they love her. She continues this when she states. “But I tell you that I would not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people” (762). By continuously telling the people that they love her, Elizabeth forms a bond between them. This
The British Monarchy has been around since the year 1066, and is still ruling to this day. Throughout the centuries, there have been many kings and queens who have ruled over this empire. Some were hated and some were loved. Among these monarchs was Elizabeth I, or as some would know her, The Virgin Queen, as she never married or bore children. Quoted as saying “I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king…”. This quote a lone portrays Elizabeth as a strong and independent woman, showing strength in mind and her ambition to be an outstanding ruler of England. Elizabeth’s story and legacy are among the greatest and most significant out of all the monarchs who have lived. She was an inspiration
Elizabeth. This was not easy for him to do but it was necessary. His snobbery
Beginning her speech, Queen Elizabeth the First treads lightly around who warned them about the attack, instead, cut to the chase of detailing how important that battle is, especially since the Queen herself is involved. “We have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety… but I assure you
The pope also stated that the feminine presence could be seen through, “…theological teaching, the forms of liturgical ministry permitted, including service at the alter, pastoral and administrative councils…”