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Essay / Research Paper Abstract
This 5 page report discusses Elizabethan theater, the
movie “Shakespeare in Love,” and the time periods represented in
the work of Shakespeare. Reference is made to Shakespeare’s
“Romeo and Juliet” in describing the plots of “star-crossed”
lovers and how they are represented in the movie. For various
movie scenes, a quote from “Romeo and Juliet” is used in order to
highlight the connection between the two works. Bibliography
lists 2 sources.
Page Count:
2 pages (~225 words per page)
File: D0_BWSHil.rtf
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the midst of countless science fiction, monster, and "action" movies. It even caused something of a resurgence of interest in the works of Shakespeare as was demonstrated by subsequent
movies being released of some of his most famous works. One of the great strengths of the movie was the overview it provided to the time perios, the ways
in which drama was produced, and the processes associated with the late 16th century English theater. However, it is still important to understand that it was the romantacized version
of a world that is as foreign to the 21st century as life on another planet would be. Considering that perspective, it is valuable to consider the setting of
the movie, the English world, and even Shakespeare himself. The 16th Century Version of Producers Drama performaces and their actors relied heavily on their patrons whether or not they were
supported by the general public. There was certainly no greater patron (patroness) than Queen Elizabeth I. All dramatic works performed in London had to first be approved by
the Queen. She was particularly devoted to Shakespeares work and generously supported his efforts in both writing and production. It should be noted that Elizabethan Theater had a
significant influence on the literature being written. Words, turns of phrases, double-meanings were all of the utmost importance since the stage and theater were without the elaborate backgrounds of the
backgrounds of the past several decades. The focus was on language and what was being said. Words, their meaning, and manipulation were of the greatest importance. In short,
it should be thought of as one of the single greatest forces in the development of modern theater. Originating in the early church, Biblical action and morality stories, theater evolved
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