The theatre is an important part of history because it commemorates the most famous English playwright, poet, and actor. It shows just how important Shakespeare was to English history and its people.
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| The outside of the theatre |
Artistic Expression
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is a huge example of artistic expression. The original Globe Theatre, which was Shakespeare's own design, was the model for the modern theatre. This symbolizes Shakespeare'ls artistic expression of architecture. Also, because Shakespeare built the theatre in order to put on his plays, this is also an example of his written expression. The modern theatre encompasses Shakespeare's architectural design, writing skills, and acting skills.
Class
After hearing of stories of how the original Globe Theatre operated, I noticed that it is an example of Class (the original Globe, not the modern). Back in the 16th century, when citizens of England wanted to go watch a play at The Globe, where they say depended on how much they were willing and able to pay. For one penny, a person was allowed in the very front area near the stage, forced to stand in a huge crowd for the whole play (somewhat like a moshpit). Here, it was full of strong odors since people that only paid one penny rarely ever showered. This area was where the poor went.
For two pennies, a person was able to get a seat, although probably not in the best area for view. The extremely wealthy and royalty got the best seats in the house. The way that people were seated based on how much they were able to pay really broke up the audience by class. This is similiar, I suppose, to how people are seated in concerts today. You pay the most for the best seats in the house. However, in present days, just because you have the cheapest ticket doesn't mean that you are extremely poor.
Reflection
Going to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre really gave me a better respect for history. I have never really been a fan of Shakespeare's work (simply because I do not understand him), but now I really have the urge to read a few of his works. The fact that people went through such hard work to rebuild the modern theatre in as most exactness as possible to the orignal taught me that history is important and valued, something I never really thought before.
I would really like to learn a lot more about the way people were separated by class back in Shakespeare's time. The whole penny section and rich section really interests me because it is almost backwards from how we operate today. For example, if I went to a modern day concert and bought the best ticket, I would be front row. However, back in the days, people would pay the most money for the best ticket in the house, which would be all the way at the top, farthest from the stage (although with the best view, supposedly).
Class
After hearing of stories of how the original Globe Theatre operated, I noticed that it is an example of Class (the original Globe, not the modern). Back in the 16th century, when citizens of England wanted to go watch a play at The Globe, where they say depended on how much they were willing and able to pay. For one penny, a person was allowed in the very front area near the stage, forced to stand in a huge crowd for the whole play (somewhat like a moshpit). Here, it was full of strong odors since people that only paid one penny rarely ever showered. This area was where the poor went.
For two pennies, a person was able to get a seat, although probably not in the best area for view. The extremely wealthy and royalty got the best seats in the house. The way that people were seated based on how much they were able to pay really broke up the audience by class. This is similiar, I suppose, to how people are seated in concerts today. You pay the most for the best seats in the house. However, in present days, just because you have the cheapest ticket doesn't mean that you are extremely poor.
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| View from the best seat in the theatre |
Going to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre really gave me a better respect for history. I have never really been a fan of Shakespeare's work (simply because I do not understand him), but now I really have the urge to read a few of his works. The fact that people went through such hard work to rebuild the modern theatre in as most exactness as possible to the orignal taught me that history is important and valued, something I never really thought before.
I would really like to learn a lot more about the way people were separated by class back in Shakespeare's time. The whole penny section and rich section really interests me because it is almost backwards from how we operate today. For example, if I went to a modern day concert and bought the best ticket, I would be front row. However, back in the days, people would pay the most money for the best ticket in the house, which would be all the way at the top, farthest from the stage (although with the best view, supposedly).
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