As you walk in…

1. As you walk in… • Have your literature book on your desk. • Prepare for a new Unit!

2. The English Renaissance • 1485-166 • The Renaissance– the rebirth

3. Historical Background • During the Renaissance, the medieval world view, focused on religion and the afterlife, was replaced by a more modern view, stressing human life here on earth.

4. Historical Background • During the Renaissance, the medieval world view, focused on religion and the afterlife, was replaced by a more modern view, stressing human life here on earth. • Renaissance Europeans delighted in the arts and literature, in the beauty of nature, in human impulses, and in a new sense of mastery over the world.

5. Historical Background • A new emphasis was placed on the individual and on the development of human potential.

6. Historical Background • A new emphasis was placed on the individual and on the development of human potential. • The idea “Renaissance man” was a many-faceted person who cultivated his innate talents to the fullest.

7. Historical Background • A new emphasis was placed on the individual and on the development of human potential. • The idea “Renaissance man” was a many-faceted person who cultivated his innate talents to the fullest. • He is interested in the arts and sciences; he has a very broad knowledge base.

8. Historical Background • In England, political instability delayed the advent of Renaissance ideas, but they began to enter the society after 1485.

9. Historical Background • In England, political instability delayed the advent of Renaissance ideas, but they began to enter the society after 1485. • This occurred when the Wars of the Roses ended and Henry Tudor took the throne.

10. Historical Background • Henry exercised strong authority at home and negotiated favorable commercial treaties abroad.

11. Historical Background • Henry exercised strong authority at home and negotiated favorable commercial treaties abroad. • He built up the nation’s merchant fleet and financed expeditions that established English claims in the New World.

12. Historical Background • He formed a political alliance by arranging a for his eldest son, Arthur, to marry Catherine of Aragon, Spanish royalty.

13. Historical Background • He formed a political alliance by arranging a for his eldest son, Arthur, to marry Catherine of Aragon, Spanish royalty. • Fun Fact! • When Arthur died unexpectedly, the pope granted a special dispensation allowing Arthur’s younger brother Henry, the new heir to the throne, to marry Catherine.

14. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • Henry VIII succeeded his father in 1509.

15. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • Henry VIII succeeded his father in 1509. • He was a true Renaissance prince. • He was a skilled athlete, poet, musician, and was well educated in French, Italian, and Latin.

16. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • The Protestant Reformation began sweeping northern Europe. • Began as a result of trying to reform the Catholic Church. These people believed the clergy was misusing their power.

17. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • The Protestant Reformation began sweeping northern Europe. • Began as a result of trying to reform the Catholic Church. These people believed the clergy was misusing their power. • While many in England sympathized with Protestant reforms, Henry at first remained loyal to Rome.

18. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • After 18 years of marriage, Henry VIII only had one wife with Mary. (He wanted a male heir.)

19. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • After 18 years of marriage, Henry VIII only had one wife with Mary. (He wanted a male heir.) • He wanted an annulment, so he asked Rome to grant him papal dispensation.

20. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • After 18 years of marriage, Henry VIII only had one wife with Mary. (He wanted a male heir.) • He wanted an annulment, so he asked Rome to grant him papal dispensation. • When the pope grants you an exemption from matrimonial canon law.

21. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • He wanted to marry Anne Boleyn. • When the pope refused to agree, Henry broke from Rome and in 1534 declared himself head of the Church of England. • AKA The Anglican Church

22. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • Many agreed with his religion; however, if someone did not, it was off with their head!

23. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • Ironically, Anne Boleyn only produced one daughter, Elizabeth.

24. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • Ironically, Anne Boleyn only produced one daughter, Elizabeth. • Later she was executed on a charge of adultery.

25. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • Ironically, Anne Boleyn only produced one daughter, Elizabeth. • Later she was executed on a charge of adultery. • He got married a THIRD time, and he received his long-sought son.

26. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • His son was Edward VI, who at the age of nine, succeeded his father.

27. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • His son was Edward VI, who at the age of nine, succeeded his father. • During his six-year reign, the Church of England became truly Protestant.

28. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • His son was Edward VI, who at the age of nine, succeeded his father. • During his six-year reign, the Church of England became truly Protestant. • When Edward died, his half-sister Mary took the throne.

29. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • Mary tried to reintroduce Roman Catholicism.

30. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • Mary tried to reintroduce Roman Catholicism. • The movement was unpopular, as was her marriage to her…

31. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • Mary tried to reintroduce Roman Catholicism. • The movement was unpopular, as was her marriage to her… COUSIN from Spain!

32. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • Mary tried to reintroduce Roman Catholicism. • The movement was unpopular, as was her marriage to her… COUSIN from Spain! • She persecuted many Protestants and earned the name BLOODY MARY.

33. Historical Background: The Reign of Henry VIII • When Mary died, Elizabeth became queen!

34. Homework • Bring literature book and study guide to class tomorrow. • We will begin The Elizabethan Era!