Saturday, September 26, 2009
Students select Elizabethan Worlds documents (group D)
Please post by Sat., Oct. 3 or before as a comment which 3 documents about which you would most want to lead discussion for week 7. Oct. 8. Key and Bucholz, Sources and Debates, ch. 4. Add one sentence for each document about why you like that document or think it would work well in class. (I will email you which one document you will be working on once I have your submissions.) Sign your comment with your first name and last initial. (If you post earlier, I will confirm your assignment earlier so that you might begin on your presentation before the Mid-Term Exam.)
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Krista Swatko
My 3 choices are
1. 4.5-Elizabeth's Reply to the House of Commons's Demand for Mary's Execution (November 34, 1586) I find this article interesting becauce Queem Elizabeth never really gives the House of Common's her answer on wheather or not to kill her cousin Mary-she is running away from the reality.
2. 4.6- Elizabeth to James VI of Scotland (February 14, 1597) Queen Elizabeth writes to King James about the new relations with Scotland.
3. 4.15- Thomas Platter on London, the Theater, and the court (1599) Thomas Platter describes London in detail.
Keith Wise
My Top 3 Choices
1. 4.6: (Elizabeth to James VI of Scotland) I choice this one because i found it fascinating that Elizabeth was bond enough to write this letter. After basically having James mother killed she acts is if she had nothing to do with the matter. It is interesting to read the words of a person after doing such an act.
2. 4.11: (John Field and Thomas Wilcox Admonition to the Parliament) The writings of Field and Wilcox is another interesting piece to me because during this time i thought from reading chapter 4 that the religious problems of Elizabeth had died down. This writing is a true testament that it was still a major is in the kingdom.
3. 4.17:(Elizabeth's Golden Speech) I think this might be one of the Queen's shinning moments. She was always challenged because the fact she was a woman but she was able to show her for country and her ability to changed the people's heart with this speech.
Sable Harp
My 3 Choices are
1) 4.2- A Spanish newsletter about Hawkins and Drake (December 1569). I find this article interesting because I would truly like to really find out and judge for myself if Elizabeth really was in fact using pirates or developed a English terrorist like group.
2) 4.7 William Camden, Annals (Latin, 1615; English, 1625)
I find it interesting how Spain was the riches country at that time and how Elizabeth (England) turned that around for themselves.
3) 4.17 Elizabeth's Golden Speech (November 30, 1601)One of the Queens most recognizable and knowledgeable speeches. She knows that because she is a woman she is challenged all of the time but like a mother scolding her child she lets them know that she is not weak and she will fulfill her duty as protector and "Mother/Wife" of England.
Angela Davis
4.3- Sir Henry Sidney to queen elizbeth on muster and Connaught.This passage is a letter from elizbeths deputy in Ireland detailing the sitution that is going on in southwestern Ireland.
4.7-William Camden, Annals
This article details how then Queen elizbeth prepared for war with spain.
4.9-Queen Elizabeths Tilbury speech details an alleged speech given by Elizabeth on horseback to lift the spirts of those fighting for england.
Kaylee Mitchell
4.5-I found this article interesting how Queen Elizabeth dealed with this complicated situation with Mary Queen of Scots. She never gave a decent answer to House of commons about putting Mary to death. She seemed to avoid having to make the decision so she could blame the consequences on another.
4.6- Queen Elizabeth is talking to her Mary Queen of Scots son James VI who is reigning in Scotland. I would find it a very awkward postion to try to keep a decent relationship with the son after his mom was sent to death. Elizabeth tries to discuss how she is a good person and she had nothing to do with his mother's execution it seems
4.9- I found her speech very interesting. She states that although she is a woman, she has the heart of king. She uses her "weakness" to her advantage to motivate her people.
assignments so far
Sable Harp 4.2- A Spanish newsletter about Hawkins and Drake (December 1569). I find this article interesting because I would truly like to really find out and judge for myself if Elizabeth really was in fact using pirates or developed a English terrorist like group. [Indeed. In terms of power, “reach,” and centralized administration, could Spain be considered the 16th century USA?]
Angela Davis 4.3- Sir Henry Sidney to queen elizbeth on muster and Connaught.This passage is a letter from elizbeths deputy in Ireland detailing the sitution that is going on in southwestern Ireland. [Note the words of Sidney’s subordinate about the need for state terror in Ireland in the grey-box introduction to this article as well.]
Krista Swatko 4.5-Elizabeth's Reply to the House of Commons's Demand for Mary's Execution (November 34, 1586) I find this article interesting becauce Queem Elizabeth never really gives the House of Common's her answer on whether or not to kill her cousin Mary-she is running away from the reality. [Yes, this is the issue. but what answer would have been possible that doesn’t hurt Elizabeth’s own position (in terms of gender, role, family, etc.)?]
Keith Wise 4.6: (Elizabeth to James VI of Scotland) I choice this one because i found it fascinating that Elizabeth was bond enough to write this letter. After basically having James mother killed she acts is if she had nothing to do with the matter. It is interesting to read the words of a person after doing such an act. [Yes. But what is James’s relation to his mother who he has not seen since mid-1567? And does he want to be king?]
Kaylee Mitchell 4.9- I found her speech very interesting. She states that although she is a woman, she has the heart of king. She uses her "weakness" to her advantage to motivate her people. [Tilbury Speech is important (did she give it exactly like this?). Note how she uses her and her country’s weaknesses as a rhetorical strength. Explain her references closely.]
Lauren Calandrilla
My three choices are
4.17-Elizabeth's Golden Speech. The speech is interesting because of the passion of the Elizabeth. I love a good debate and the queen gets the last word.
4.10-William allen onthe martyrdom of Fr. willia Filby of Oxford. I find this one interesting that a woman so passionate about a particular faith could "execute" such power that people despised her.
4.18-John Clapham, "Certain Observations Concerning the LIfe and Reign of Queen Elizabeth". I find the life of Elizabeth interesting to begin with so an article about her life seems appropriate. She was a woman ahead of her time.
Dave Mejia
3 choices
4.8 The miraculous Victory Achieved by the English Fleete. - This is a cool story of a navy battle and its interesting how much it meant to beat the spanish navy that they would stamp it on their coins.
4.15 Thomas Platter on London , the Theater and the Court (1599) - This is an interesting look at the city of London from different perspectives. I like the quote " London is not said to be in England, but rather England to be in London."
4.4 - Earl of Essex " State of ireland , as it appeared... during the Rebellion" - I find this list interesting because it lays out the reason why some groups of people rebelled and others didnt.
Brittney Logsdon
My 3 choices
1. 4.15 Thomas Platter, on London, the Theater and the Court. I found this article to be interesting because the author describes London as such a wonderful place. It's something positive to focus on during this era.
2. 4.16 Lupold von Wedel, Journey through England and Scotland. This article discusses the rituals surrounding the Queen. I found it interesting because there is so much pomp and circumstace surrounding royalty that I don't understand.
3. 4.18 John Clapham, Certain Observations Concerning the Life and Reign of Queen Elizabeth. I found this article to be interesting because the author descirbes how Queen Elizabeth was as a Queen, how she acted and ruled.
revised assignments (with new additions)
Sable Harp 4.2- A Spanish newsletter about Hawkins and Drake (December 1569). I find this article interesting because I would truly like to really find out and judge for myself if Elizabeth really was in fact using pirates or developed a English terrorist like group. [Indeed. In terms of power, “reach,” and centralized administration, could Spain be considered the 16th century USA?]
Angela Davis 4.3- Sir Henry Sidney to queen elizbeth on muster and Connaught.This passage is a letter from elizbeths deputy in Ireland detailing the sitution that is going on in southwestern Ireland. [Note the words of Sidney’s subordinate about the need for state terror in Ireland in the grey-box introduction to this article as well.]
Krista Swatko 4.5-Elizabeth's Reply to the House of Commons's Demand for Mary's Execution (November 34, 1586) I find this article interesting becauce Queem Elizabeth never really gives the House of Common's her answer on whether or not to kill her cousin Mary-she is running away from the reality. [Yes, this is the issue. but what answer would have been possible that doesn’t hurt Elizabeth’s own position (in terms of gender, role, family, etc.)?]
Keith Wise 4.6: (Elizabeth to James VI of Scotland) I choice this one because i found it fascinating that Elizabeth was bond enough to write this letter. After basically having James mother killed she acts is if she had nothing to do with the matter. It is interesting to read the words of a person after doing such an act. [Yes. But what is James’s relation to his mother who he has not seen since mid-1567? And does he want to be king?]
Dave Mejia 4.8 The miraculous Victory Achieved by the English Fleete. - This is a cool story of a navy battle and its interesting how much it meant to beat the spanish navy that they would stamp it on their coins. [And an international dimension of the coasts of Scotland, Ireland, and Zeeland]
Kaylee Mitchell 4.9- I found her speech very interesting. She states that although she is a woman, she has the heart of king. She uses her "weakness" to her advantage to motivate her people. [Tilbury Speech is important (did she give it exactly like this?). Note how she uses her and her country’s weaknesses as a rhetorical strength. Explain her references closely.]
Brittney Logsdon 4.15 Thomas Platter, on London, the Theater and the Court. I found this article to be interesting because the author describes London as such a wonderful place. It's something positive to focus on during this era.
Lauren Calandrilla 4.17-Elizabeth's Golden Speech. The speech is interesting because of the passion of the Elizabeth. I love a good debate and the queen gets the last word. [Indeed; very good. But note what the problem of monopolies is and how this is actually a real problem which she “solves,” mainly by rhetoric.]
3 Choices (In order of preference)
Drew Richardson
1. 4.13-4.14: Archbishop Edmund Grindal and Elizabeth have quite the squabble back and forth. It's funny how Grindal threatens Elizabeth with eternal damnation if she does not allow prophesyings, yet Elizabeth, without flinching, threatens to make an example or "reformation" of him.
2. 4.16: This article discusses the elaborate rituals surrounding the queen.
3. 4.12: This article discusses the problems that the church has with Puritans.
Yes. Drew, add 4.14 (although you may well need to explain 4.13 along the way). Be sure to explain prophesyings (nothing to do with prophesies).
Three Choices:
4.16- "Journey Through England and Scotland Made by Lupold von Wedel" (1584-85). I liked this source the best due to the fact that it gives, in great detail exactly what the court and Elizabeth surrounded herself with. It gives a clear picture of her.
4.18- John Clapham, "Certain Observations Concerning the Life and Reign of Queen Elizabeth" (ca. 1603). This source gives a view of what Elizabeth was like through rose-colored glasses, right around the end of her life. It's a fitting tribute, and I liked that.
4.1- Sir Humphrey Gibert, "What commodities would ensue, this passage once discovered," A New Passage to Cataia (1578). This document straightforwardly points out the good things about going out and finding new exploration and trade routes.
Kristi K: add von Wedel
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