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Thursday, September 22, 2011
Scholar's Choice, Elizabethan Religious Performances
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4.13 Archbishop Grindal to Elizabeth on prophesyings. An interesting defense on prophesyings by the Archbishops, saying why not only they should be allowed, but why they are a good thing for Elizabeth.
4.14 Elizabeth to the Bishops... Elizabeth putting the hammer down on how prophesyings will not be allowed.
4.15 Thomas Platter on London, the Theater, and the Court. Thomas Platter describing London, and how he thinks feels about the city, and the rest of England.
4.17 Elizabeth's Golden Speech. This source shows Elizabeth's efforts to soothe the anger of Parliament following what they viewed as kickbacks to personal friends of the queen. Elizabeth argues that no monarch has ever loved their subjects more than she and pledges to reform the way she gives out her riches.
4.10 William Allen on the martyrdom of Fr. William Filby of Oxford. This source is interesting because it highlights the continuing religious conflicts which threaten the stability of Elizabeth's reign as queen.
4.18 John Clapham, "Certain Observations concerning the Life and Reign of Queen Elizabeth." This source illustrates John Clapham's summary of Elizabeth's strengths and weaknesses as queen. He assess how the queen made the best of her gifts but also discusses her failings.
4.19 Fragmenta Regalia. An account of Elizabeth’s reign written by Sir Robert Nauton who was a courtier in the last years of Elizabeth’s reign. Nauton praises Elizabeth for most of her achievements as queen, but disagrees with her policies in Ireland.
4.10 William Allen on the martyrdom of Fr. William Filby of Oxford. The source is an account of the execution of four Catholic priests. It mostly focuses on the priest William Filby and gives a account of the dialogue between the priest and his executioners.
4.18 Certain Observations Concerning the life and Reign of Queen Elizabeth. Written by John Clapham who was a clerk to the Lord Treasurer in the 1590’s, it gives his opinion of Elizabeth. He seems to view Elizabeth as an extremely vain and self-centered woman, especially toward the end of her reign.
4.13 Interesting opinion that directly conflicts with some of Elizabeth's opinions. She inherited a situation where she had to ratify different beliefs of her people with her own.
4.15 I think this is a very reflective document because it examines the cultural elements and create the climate of Elizabeth's rule. London was the center of lots of social activity and Thomas Platter's writings expose the elements of it's workings.
4.18 This analysis of Elizabeth's reign by John Clapham is a good objective perspective on her leadership. It's interesting because it talks about the daily bothers of monarchy and duty, that might not necessarily be included in other accounts of her activities.
4.16 Journey Through England and Scotland Made by Lupold von Wedel. Commentary by the German traveler on ritual surrounding the queen and her entourage. I find this interesting not only because it is from the viewpoint of a foreigner, but also the detail he took note of; the number of men in each section, who wore what, ect. I am curious as to the symbolism of the clothing, numbers used, and who did what.
4.13 Archbishop Grindal to Elizabeth on prophesyings. Interesting tone to use to address a queen and your soverign. Seems to think he's above her, due to his vocation.
4.14 Elizabeth to the Bishops on the 'unlawful assemblies of a great number of our people out of their ordinary parishes...called prophesyings'.
Elizabeth's general response to Archbishop Grindal and others who argued for prophesyings. She calls them out, and puts them firmly in their place.
4.11 John Field and Thomas Wilcox. First Admonition to the Parliament. Issues within the church during Elizabeth's rein.
4.14 Elizabeth to the Bishops on the 'unlawful assemblies of a great number of our people out of their ordinary parishes...called prophesyings. Elizabeth standing up to the Bishops.
4.12 Puritans described by Archbishop Whitgift. Whitgift and his issues with the puritans bringing up a number of question.
4.18 John Clapham, "Certain Observations concerning the Life and Reign of Queen Elizabeth." This document talks about Queen Elizabeth strengths and weakness she has. Also his overall opinions about her
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