Context Measure

Question 1

Historical Context: Time

Answer 1

• Jacobean play
• Civil unrest due to succession

Question 2

Historical Context: Globe

Answer 2

• All social classes accepted
• Seen as a place of immorality and depravity by Puritans.

Question 3

Historical Context: The King’s Men

Answer 3

• Shakespeare acting company
• James I was the patron = had to entertain him for financial backing

Question 4

Historical Context: Southwark

Answer 4

• Suburbs were the Globe was located
• Frequented by ‘Southwark sinners’ prostitutes
• Lots of brothels which were pulled down due religious and health [plague] concerns

Question 5

Historical Context: James I

Answer 5

• New King of England
• Had a pick pocketer executed on his way to London [demonstrating his power] - horrified public
• Did not enjoy fulfilling duties often left them to his deputies n order to go hunting
• ## Disliked crowds and was sensitive to public opinion