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WHO WAS
QUEEN ELIZABETH I?
Queen Elizabeth I (September 7, 1533 to March 24,
1603) claimed the throne in 1558 at the age of 25 and
held it until her death 44 years later. The daughter of
Henry VIII and his second wife. Elizabeth I was born a princess
but declared illegitimate through political machinations.
Eventually, upon her half-sister Mary Tudor’s death, she took
the crown. During her reign, Elizabeth I established
Protestantism in England; defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588;
maintained peace inside her previously divided country; and
created an environment where the arts flourished.
 LITERARY ELEMENTS OF THE FILM

PLOT
- In 1585, Spain was the most powerful country in
Europe and they were ruled by King Philip II of Spain, a
Catholic King. Seeing Protestant England as a threat, and a
retaliation for English piracy of Spanish ships, Philip
declares war plotting a conspiracy within England.
Meanwhile Elizabeth is being pressured to marry by her
royal adviser, Francis Walsingham.
– Having no successor she might be the last monarch of
the house of Tudor, and will be passed to her cousin
Mary, Queen of Scots. Facing bloodlust for her throne
and family betrayal. Growing keenly aware of the
changing religious and political tides of late 16th century
Europe, Elizabeth struggles to balance ancient royal
duties with an unexpected vulnerability in her love for
Sir Walter Raleigh. But he remains forbidden for a
queen who has sworn body and soul to her country.
Setting
– Happened during the reign of queen Elizabeth
I of England
– On England, 1588
Climax

– The climax of the film was, during Elizabeth

inspires her army in the hill of Tilbury and the
coming fleet of the Spanish Armada
Characters
Elizabeth I of England

- Queen of England
- Protagonist of the film
- Called as the
- “Virgin Queen”
Beth Throckmorto

– Was Sir Walter Raleigh’s

wife and a Gentlewoman
of
– the Privy Chamber to
Queen Elizabeth I of
England.
 Sir Walter Raleigh

– Was something of an adventurer.

– He fought for the Hugvenots in
France.
– Helped suppress a rebellion in
Ireland.
– He became a favorite of Queen
Elizabeth because of his exploits.
 Francis Walsingham
– He was a principal secretary to Queen
Elizabeth.
– Also known as the spymaster of Queen
Elizabeth.
– He worked to bring Scotland and England
together.
– His foreign policy demonstrated a new
understanding at the role of England as a
maritime, Protestant power with
intercontinental trading ties.
King Phillip II of Spain

– Known as the King of Spain.

Mary Stuart
– Also known as the Queen of Scots.
– The only surviving legitimate child of
King James V, she was only 6 days
old when her father died and she
acceded to the throne.
– She was imprisoned in Loch Leven
Castle.
– Mary had one claimed Elizabeth’s
throne as her own, and was
considered as the legitimate
sovereign of England.
Theme

– The film focuses on exposing the troubles of

Queen Elizabeth, her private emotions, love
life, threats of catholic assassins, and her
strategy for successful governance.
Region
– The reign of Queen Elizabeth I, England defeated the “Invincible
Armada” of Spain with just the English naval force (with a little aide
from the weather condition), thus made England a world-class
power. And since then introduced effective weapons for the English
naval’s welfare.
– After the “Strongest Typhoon Yolanda”, Leyte and Samar prospered
as well and became resilient and today stronger than before.
Nation
– Queen Elizabeth is a Queen who’s fearless and she does what her
conscience suggests. She is not afraid to go against her committee.
– President Duterte is known for his “Say-it-all” mouth whether it
may be against media, his own cabinet members.
– Loyal sectors of the former administration.
World
– Prejudism towards female reigns and leadership- Queen
Elizabeth was criticized during her sovereignty, for her
capability to lead England through religion and political turmoil.
– Up until now, it is still weird for females to be put to leadership,
male leadership is still dominant that females. Ex: Leni Robredo,
Hillary Clinton, Grace Poe and Miriam Santiago.
Cultural diversity
– In the movie Elizabeth and the Golden Age, I appreciate the respectful attitude
of the people in England to their Queen even though Catholics don’t like
Elizabeth as their Queen because of the reason she is a Protestant. The Catholic
people in England still showed their respect to her for she was their Queen
who’s reigning their beloved country.
– The movie Elizabeth and the Golden Age was a very dark, non-judgmental film.
Aesthetic diversity
– The film was shot at Shepperton studios and various locations around the
United Kingdom.
– Most of the characters were wearing an armor during the war and gowns for the
women.
– Most of the characters portrayed are brave.
The time the film was made compared with the 21st literary
traditions from across the globe.

– Culture is dynamic according to environment

– From a political standpoint, the parliament and
English constitution are central symbols.
– Conflict between Catholicism and Protestantism
– During their era, people are very religious compared
now.
– Human rights are not that protected compared now.
– A man’s sense of self is defined chiefly in terms of the paid
work he can obtain.
– In 21st century, commitment to equality of opportunity for
men and women are more noticeable.
– In both times, gatherings are extravagant
– In 21st century, religions have freedom of expression.
– Liberation and modernization can be linked on 21sr
century.