Elizabeths propaganda Flashcards
What mythical/ spiritual/ biblical characters was Elizabeth seen as?
Virgin Mary Deborah Emperor Constantine (the true religion bringer) Portrayed as various greek godesses
What did Elizabeth do to the Catholic symbols?
removed them all and replaced with herself. Relating herself to the same spiritual position
How was Elizabeths image spread through society? (list)
Masques- entertainment in court, dancing, musicians to mark her achievements Drama- theatre to bless her reign Miniatures- courtiers wore to show loyalty and devotion Progresses Tournaments- fight for Elizabeth Chivalry- literature and poetry Portraits of her in nobles houses
When were miniatures established and who wore them?
1586 Burghley, Drake, Hatton, Walsingham
What tournaments occurred during accession day?
Sir Henry Lee started accession days to be jousts to show chivalry, heroism and loyalty
How were sermons used as propaganda to lower society?
Homily of Obedience every week, praying for safety and a blessed reign Accession Day faced prayers and acknowledgment of Elizabeths achievements. Praise for Elizabeth being responsible for peace and true religion.
How were images used as propaganda to lower society?
Domestic industry of woodcuts, engraving, medallions, court portraits to show her eternal youth.
What control did Elizabeth have over images in 1563?
She had to approve all distribution of certain images
How were printing press used as propaganda to lower society?
Published speeches Pamphlets Ballads Sermons to emphasis the Queens glory and special relationship with her subjects
How were festivals used as propaganda to lower society?
Cult of Gloriana- Elizabeth acted as the protestant heroine in wars against catholicism. Accession Day was added to the calendar of church festivals
How were plays used as propaganda to lower society?
License to play write without direct reference to the Queen or Church of England. Master of Revels used to close down some theatres for effective form of control Shakespeare criticised other monarchs to praise the current
How was loyalty used as propaganda to lower society?
Cult of Gloriana compensated Elizabeths Gender and issue of marriage/ succession. Emphasised her achievements, enticing loyalty and potential love from her suspects
How was image of royalty so successfully penetrated?
Imposed through communication Propaganda repetition would eventually brainwash the people and silence criticism of the regime
What was the significance of affirming the Tudor Dynasty in elizabeths image?
Recognised the importance in popular support through royal progresses. Tudor Dynasty became a symbol
What was the significance of Holkeins portraits in elizabeths image?
Image revived/ reproduced in Elizabeths reign to deal with issues like the single status and catholic threat. Enhanced the idea of political stability causing willing support
What proclamation did Elizabeth release in 1596 that was related to her reputation?
Proclamation to destroy all unflattering portraits. So Nicolas Hillard painted formalised versions
What special events did Elizabeth use to maintain her image?
Plays Pageants Accession Days
What did Elizabeth do that shows that she still had a positive reputation?
She still progressed Hunted Danced Had youthful ambassadors
How did Elizabeths Golden Speech create a good impression?
Showed she still had a political touch Maintained support
What was the significance of being the Virgin Queen and Gloriana for Elizabeths reputation?
Virgin Queen to show devotion and was symbolic Gloriana disguised the issue of age, death and succession
What did propaganda emphasise to promote her image?
Restorer of true religion Herald of a new age, harmony and progress Virgin Queen= married to the people (portrayal of the ideal woman, being pure and emulating Virgin Mary) No ordinary woman- chosen by God, as good as any man (escaping sexism)
What was the significance of her Coronation image?
Showing herself as a symbol. Making herself Godly for Catholics
What was the significance of royal progresses?
Controlled everyones personal image of her along with festivals like her Accession date
What propaganda did Elizabeth use in relation to succession?
Virgin Queen, It flattered England and showed a saint like propaganda
