Elizabethan Drama | Compare and Contrast

1600s: Women are not allowed to perform in plays, and all the female roles are played by boys or men.

Today: Some of the most notable and highly respected performers are women.

1600s: Names do not have a standard spelling. Shakespeare’s name appears in several variations, including: Shakespeare, Shaksper, and Shakespere.

Today: Names are spelled consistently, and, for legal purposes, each person’s signature is consistent as well.

1600s: Most plays are performed outdoors during the day to take advantage of the natural...

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