1st Topic:
William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon was not considered a likely candidate for the authorship of Shakespeare’s works as his biography, particularly his humble origins and obscure life seemed incompatible with his poetic eminence and reputation for genius.
There are more than 70 possible authorship candidates, including Francis Bacon, the 6th Earl of Derby, Christopher Marlowe, and the 17th Earl of Oxford.
I think that the most likely candidate to have written Shakespeare’s works is Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford. This is because Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford was an Elizabethan courtier, playwright, lyric poet, sportsman and patron of the arts and is currently the most popular alternative candidate proposed for the authorship of Shakespeare’s works. Also, J. Thomas Looney, an English schoolteacher, proposed Oxford as a candidate for the authorship of Shakespeare’s works and his theory was based on perceived analogies between Oxford’s life and poetic techniques and Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets. Hence, I think that the most likely candidate to have written Shakespeare’s works is Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford.
2nd Topic:
Elizabeth I was Queen regnant of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death in 24 March 1603.
During the Elizabeth’s reign, there were conflicts between England and Spain, Scotland and Ireland. However, England was alliance with Netherlands during the Elizabeth’s reign.
The relationship between Shakespeare and Elizabeth I was employer-employee relationship. Shakespeare was throughout his life greatly indebted to the patronage and support of royal and noble personages; his royal patrons were Queen Elizabeth and King James I, both of whom greatly loved the drama.
Portia has a nature which is at once finely sensitive and very determined. Feminine in her intuitions, she can also be strong-willed, resourceful, resolute, romantic and witty. She has a keen insight into human character. Like Portia, Elizabeth I was determined, intelligent and well educated. Also, Elizabeth I managed to overcome challenges like defeating the Spanish Armada, just like Portia who managed to save Antonio from receiving his forfeit.
Hygiene was virtually non-existent during the Elizabethan era. Wealthy people bathed once every few weeks, while peasants bathed about 3 times every year. Females used make-ups. Males put lead powder on hair. Wealthy women bring about perfume & lonely peasants bring nothing. No running water. Wealthy people had buckets of water wheareas lonely peasants had water only from out houses.
4th Topic:
- What was Venice like during 15th & 16th Century?
Venice flourished & was important trading centre & art centre, due to stable political climate. Over hundereds of thousands of people lived there. Venetian craftsmen produce various decorative arts, while Merchants traded wood & silk & various other products. Art beginning of 16th Century, theatre was welcomed. Groups of actors performed in houses of nobles.
- Why was Venice important during 15th & 16th Century?
Venice was centre of Renaissance then. Architecture, art, music & literature flourished in Venice. The printing of books in the Italian language ws initiated in Venice & contributed to the Italian Renaissance. The Venetian School poly-choral compositions were famous throughout Europe then. The dominant religion in Venice is Roman Catholism.
5th Topic:1.Open Air Theatres with no electricity or lighting
2. No electricity or lighting or sound amplification
3.People with a good memory and coordination for stunts partook in the plays. The general public could watch them.
4.”Queen Elizabeth” liked plays but the authorities did not.
5.Golden Globe theatre was a lot less developed than modern days theatres and the stages were usually bare with little technology
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