(40 MARK) Whereas sources 4 and 6 suggest that Henry had given all power to Wolsey‚ source 5 contradicts this argument‚ describing how the king had overall power. Source 4‚ an extract from Scarisbrick ‘Henry VIII‚’ gives the impression that Henry gave all power to Wolsey‚ whilst he “hunted and jousted.” Cavendish then states how the king had “surrendered the cares of the state into the Cardinal’s hands.” This gives the impression that Wolsey had the powers of the king and was in charge of
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Jasmine Freeman Period:3/AP English 11 12/03/14 Queen Elizabeth I Speech at Tilbury What tone and 3 devices did Queen Elizabeth use in her speech at Tilbury to the troops? In 1588 Queen Elizabeth I gave a speech to her troops in Tilbury. The queen gave the speech to give the troops a sense of confidence and to help encourage the troops to repel the expected invasion of England. Elizabeth I conveys a tone of confidence by using these 3 devices in her speech: Diction‚ Imagery‚ _________________
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In a calling to arms‚ a leader must portray his confidence and support of the people he is speaking to. Queen Elizabeth I had to put forth more effort when rallying her army then a king would; she was a woman. In calling her army to arms‚ Queen Elizabeth I of England utilizes certain elements of language-diction‚ imagery‚ and sentence structure-to let them see the truth in what she said. Queen Elizabeth I implements diction in her speech to her people. Elizabeth begins her speech with the words
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Mary Stuart was born in 1542; 50 years after Columbus found America. She was born‚ of course‚ in Scotland. Sadly‚ Mary’s life was brought to an end on February 8‚ 1586 at the age of forty-four because of her religious beliefs as a Catholic. Her death bill was actually signed by her own cousin‚ Elizabeth I of England‚ who at first was against it but was soon convinced by her own benefits of her cousin’s death‚ such as gaining the Scottish throne‚ that it must be done. Mary Stuart never had the chance
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Both sources 5 and 6 tend to disagree with the idea of the king wholly surrendering his power to the Cardinal and instead state that the king still had some control in government matters. Source 6 states ‘I thought it best not to allow anyone else to bear this message’ when writing to Cardinal Wolsey in 1520. This is supported by the knowledge we have on the king giving partial power to Wolsey‚ however when making decisions on important cases Henry was always to have the final decision showing that
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I Grieve and Dare Not Show my Discontent Queen Elizabeth I Theme: the inner suffering of the persona’s emotions‚ unable to express due to the persona’s authorized position in society‚ thus pretending not to be affected at all. Key quotes: “Or let me live with some more sweet content‚/Or die and so forget what love ere meant” Biographical reference: Queen Elizabeth I’s marriage not materialized with her “little frog” Francis‚ Duke of Alencon by the fact that he was French. Thus‚ had to part
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How far do you accept the view that relations between Elizabeth and her parliaments in the years 1566-1588 were characterised more by co-operation than by conflict? During the Tudor dynasty Parliament was an important institution‚ but its sessions were occasional not continual. It sat for about three of Elizabeth’s forty-five years. In many years‚ Parliament did not meet‚ and it usually sat for only about three months when it did meet. This highlights how in the time of the Tudors‚ especially in
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Popularity in large groups‚ such as students at high school‚ is determined by physical appearance‚ charisma‚ and similarity. Have you ever wondered why blondes are commonly found in one ’clique’? Well- birds of a feather flock together. Since this document is too short to be submitted‚ I will now insert many random words that I have suddenly thought of. Paper class pencil notes book fencing swords Ben strip carpet gym Quentin Santas the dark meaning behind fairy tales Mary‚ Mary‚ Quite Contrary
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A Man for All Seasons Sir Thomas More: he is the main character. His refusal to affirm the Act of Supremacy making King Henry VIII the supreme head of the Church of England. The play focuses on Sir Thomas More inability to sacrifice his moral conscience to save his life. His conscience is more important to him than life itself. He is more existential than he is religious. He is not eager to be a martyr; he tries not to become one by refusing to speak out against the Act of Supremacy. Sir Thomas
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Though K’ang Hsi and King Henry the 8th ruled in different generations and in different continents both had their similarities and also their differences. K’ang Hsi Was emperor of the Qing dynasty ruled from 1661 to 1722. He was the fourth emperor of the Qing dynasty‚ was the first to be born on Chinese south of the Pass‚ and the second Qing emperor to rule over China Proper. His reign of sixty one years makes him the longest-reigning emperor in Chinese history and one of the longest-reigning
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