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__The King’s Men__

Aim: Sydnie Gomez The aim of the King’s Men was for them to be an acting troupe of Shakespeare and to perform to highly-regarded people. The author writes, “Within ten days of arriving in London, James insisted that Shakespeare's troupe come under his own patronage. They were granted a [|Royal Patent] and changed their name to the King's Men, in honour of James” (Mabillard). This is stated implicitly in the text that the King’s Men were granted a Royal Patent. The Royal Patent is a highly reward for them only being able to perform in front of wealthy people. James the VI of Scotland was in support of the King’s Men. Under his honor, that’s how the King’s men got their names. The purpose of these Men were to perform Shakespeare’s marvelous plays. James supported the men’s plays and continued their legacy in performing in high-regarding plays.

Work Cited: Mabillard, Amanda. //“Shakespeare Q & A: The King's Men. Shakespeare Online.//” Web. 20 Aug. 2000. October 27 2015.

Hazlitt, William. //“An Analysis of the play by Henry V.”// Characters of Shakespeare's Plays. 2006. October 27 2015.

Audience: Rickie Worden The audience primarily composed of those who were both rich and well educated. This came during a time when the plague was in a massive outbreak. Before this, they performed for the public before coming under King James. “James insisted that Shakespeare's troupe come under his own patronage. They were granted a [|Royal Patent] and changed their name to the King's Men” (Mabillard). From there, they performed in front of these types of people often. By performing in front of those who can focus on the arts and have knowledge, they are able to perform in front of those who had the intellect to understand it. By having those who understand their plays, it is easier for them to be remembered for the plays they did because of having those who can easily interpret it. This allowed for it to be easier for their audience to remember what they did and created a lasting impression.

Work Cited: Mabillard, Amanda //“Who were The King’s Men?”// Shakespeare: General Q and A 20 Aug. 2000 Web. 26-27 Oct. 2015

//Unknown. “A History of a Night at the Theatre”// Victoria and Albert Museum 2015 Web. 27 Oct. 2015

Historical: Helena Arvizu The King’s Men, formerly known as the Chamberlain’s Men, influenced creativity even through dark times. The author explains,”They were granted a Royal Patent and changed their name to the King's Men, in honour of James. It was indeed lucky for the King's Men that James held them in such high regard, for in 1603 England saw its worst outbreak of the plague in decades, and all the theatres had to be closed. Shakespeare and his troupe were not out of work, however, because James provided them with many engagements, performing for royalty outside of the infected London area” (Mabillard). The fact that the plague disrupted the creative works of theater, the King’s Men still kept it alive, changing history forever. Even though these men met an obstacle, they still tried to make creative works which are now known as the the best works in theater we know today. One of the worst tragedies that the world knows and learns about today created the amazing works of dramas. This tragedy influenced the different plays and types of theater that was created. The King’s Men also brought happiness to the infected ones with the play. They brought their creativity and influenced the people in England.

Work Cited: Mabillard, Amanda. //“Shakespeare Q & A: The King's Men.//” __Shakespeare Online__. 20 Aug. 2000. October 27 2015. Mabillard, Amanda. //“Love Labour’s Lost: Plot Summary.”// __Shakespeare Online__. 20 Aug. 2000. October 27 2015.

Kayden: Culture

The King’s men were an acting group that Shakespeare participated in most of his life. This group group was formerly known as the Chamberlain man until they changed their name to honor King James. Thus becoming the King's men. King James was said to “loved the arts and was very generous to actors, playwrights, and other performers of the day. In particular, James I loved the theatre, and was captivated by Shakespeare's acting troupe, the Chamberlain's Men”(Mabillard). This shows the cultural influence of the group because of their high regard for the king. During this time the King was considered to be the highest power and many people worshipped him. By changing their name to the King’s Men it showed great respect and value for him. This act represents the culture of the people during this time because they tried to honor their kIng in anyway possible.

Works Cited: Mabillard, Amanda. “//Shakespeare Q & A: Who were the King’s Men?//”.(2000). Web. 26-27. October 2015.

Whittemore, Hank. //“// //The Earl of Oxford, Man of the Theater – Part Three of Reason 66 Why he was “Shakespeare//”. (2013). Image. Oct. 26-27 2015.