According to Smith, “ In the Early Modern period, there was no such thing as homosexual identity, at the least not in the way we perceive it today, so those experiencing homoerotic desires in the play seeks representations in identities that already exist” (Smith,B.R.1994:12). With regards to my literature review, I will divide it into two sections; history & customs and academic writing of Shakespeare’s As you like it. As stated my research question wants to explore the use of Homoeroticism in Shakespeare’s
The Elizabethan era, in the 1600s, was a great period of progress in the world of theater. The period was named after Queen Elizabeth I of England. It is from this period that the modern day society has its foundation for the entertainment industry. From the violence that occurred through the aftermath of the Black Death, people turned to the theater for its wide variety of performances. Many aspects of the theater in the Elizabethan time period led to the way the theater works today. Actors and
There’s always history behind a theater, right? Right! The Elizabethan Theater was part of an age where body of works reign while Elizabeth I was queen (1558-1603). During the Elizabethan era, there was a mass production of inspired drama, poetry and other forms of literature, as well as growth in humanism and significantly the birth of professional theater in England. This period embodies the work of Sir Philip Sidney, Edmund Spenser, Christopher Marlowe, the well-known, William Shakespeare
Women in Elizabethan England and Shakespeare's Miranda in The Tempest Treatment of women has evolved much since Elizabethan England. As a preface to the dissection of The Tempest – in particular, the character of Miranda, Shakespeare’s role for women as a whole must be addressed. According to Carolyn Ruth Swift Lenz’s introduction of Woman’s Part, “patriarchal order takes different forms and is portrayed with varying degrees of emphasis throughout the Shakespearean canon” (5). In the midst of
Elaborate gowns, lavish parties, palaces full of gold and silver- these are just a few thoughts that come to mind when one hears the term “Elizabethan Era”; however, there is more to this period than what meets the eye. The Elizabethan Era was a significant epoch in the United Kingdom’s history. Ranging from 1558 to 1603, this was during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The Elizabethan Era, also known as the Elizabethan Age or Elizabethan Period, is said to be the golden age of English history, with
Mortimer's work, Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan England , was written as a travel guide for the time traveler. Mortimer used the concept of time travel to achieve many things. He visits a time era from the past and compares it to our modern ideas. By applying the concept of time travel to tell a story; he makes it a unique and thought provoking read. Mortimer takes common misconceptions head on and gives an in-depth analysis of life in Elizabethan England.these range from the politics of