Social and political england as reflected in shakespeareas drama
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Under the queen, England flourished. The recent civil war had been resolved and England was able to defeat the famous Spanish ...
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How do Shakespeare's plays reflect the cultural, social, and political conditions of the Elizabethan Age ?
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Under the queen, England flourished. The recent civil war had been resolved and England was able to defeat the famous Spanish Armada. Under Elizabeth England emerged as a powerful nation.
Is it any wonder that Shakespeare gave us intelligent and sometimes powerful female characters, especially in his comedies? Think of Portia, beautiful, intelligent, and rich.
It is interesting to note that except for The Merry Wives of Windsor, all his comedies are set outside of England. He might be reflecting things within his own society but had distanced himself from criticism.