I. Opening Paragraph
1. elements in British poetry remain constant
2. William Shakespeare and John Donne
a. common themes of love and adoration
3. environment and customs affect a poet’s work
II. Renaissance and 18th Century Comparisons
1. Renaissance
a. drinking, gambling, gossip, theater
b. Puritanism, a Calvinist attitude within the Anglican church
c. issued a fine for not conforming to the established religion; not going to Protestant services
d. betrothal: the two people join hands. Man gives her a ring to be worn on the right hand. Changes to the left at the wedding. Seal the contract with a kiss. Can be terminated by mutual consent.
e. marriage: considered foolish to marry for love. Marry young, have children.
1. wedding customs: crying the banns, the bridal procession, contract, dowry, jointure, rings
2. 18th Century
a. church was a necessary part of the government of England
b. rapid inflation, loss of real wages
c. rising middle class/falling nobles......
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