What the Globe Reveals About Elizabethan Culture Flashcards

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What does the fact that huge crowds went to the Globe, including workers, merchants and nobles, tell us about theatre in Elizabethan culture?

It shows that theatre was very popular and an important part of life in Elizabethan London for many different social groups.

How did the different areas and ticket prices at the Globe reflect social class in Elizabethan England?

Cheap standing places for groundlings and expensive seats in galleries show a clear social ladder, with richer people paying for more comfort and status.

What does the Globe's position on the Bankside, near taverns and bear-baiting rings, suggest about leisure in Elizabethan London?

It suggests people liked noisy, lively areas for fun and were happy to mix theatres with drinking, gambling and even cruel sports.

What do afternoon performances at the Globe suggest about work and leisure in Elizabethan culture?

They suggest people worked by daylight but also expected some free time in the afternoon, which they could spend on cheap entertainment like plays.

What does the fact that all actors at the Globe were male reveal about gender roles in Elizabethan society?

It shows women were not allowed on the public stage and that men held most public roles, while women were expected to stay within limited, private roles.

Why do the frequent sword fights, battles and on-stage deaths at the Globe help us understand Elizabethan tastes in entertainment?

They show that audiences enjoyed exciting action and were used to violent spectacles, similar to other blood sports popular at the time.

What does Puritan criticism of the Globe tell us about religious attitudes in Elizabethan culture?

It shows that some strict Protestants saw theatre as sinful, noisy and a bad influence, even though many other people saw it as harmless enjoyment.

How do history plays at the Globe, such as those about English kings, show ideas about national identity in Elizabethan England?

They praised England's past and its rulers, which helped build pride in the country, especially after victories like the defeat of the Spanish Armada.

What do the low entrance prices at the Globe reveal about who theatre was aimed at?

Cheap tickets meant workers and apprentices could afford to go. This shows theatre was for ordinary people as well as the rich.

How do clever wordplay and references to the Bible and classical stories in Globe plays help us understand education in Elizabethan culture?

They suggest that many in the audience had some schooling and that learning, especially from the Bible and ancient writers, was highly valued.

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