How did the environment of the Renaissance shape Shakespeare’s writing?
Use specific examples from history and scenes 1-3 to support your thesis. The environment of the Renaissance shaped Shakespeare’s writing by shedding light to an era where people were becoming more open to ideas. The time of renaissance marked a time when the introduction of new ideas would fuel many artists to create some of their finest works. This era also marked the time that supported these new progresses that led to such arts. For example, Queen Elizabeth I enjoyed the plays of Shakespeare because of her environment leading her to feel obliged to enjoy such works. Also, the Renaissance brought back the trend to write creatively, whether it was fables or allegorical poems, Shakespeare’s creativity in his writing greatly reflects the loosening of the strict time period. The Renaissance also encouraged questioning, which Shakespeare did a great deal, criticizing and making philosophical statements that would never have right or wrong answers. For example, in Macbeth, the question of