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In Shakespeare's day, clothes were markers of social position. A person's occupation could be recognized by the clothes he wore. (This is still true to a certain extent, where clergy, scientists and, in most countries, lawyers wear clothes that announce to everyone what occupation they follow) In addition, the richness of one's clothes proclaimed how rich and important one was. The phenomenon of people dressing above their station (and therefore beyond their means) to try to appear to be of a higher social rank became a problem, to the extent that laws called Sumptuary laws were passed limiting what people of certain classes could wear.
Except for the extremely wealthy, most people could only afford a very limited wardrobe, so you were likely to see them in the same clothes most of the time.
For these reasons, it was possible to disguise yourself by changing your clothes as Edgar does in King Lear. Because people looked as much to clothes as to facial features to identify people, they would not see the noble son of the Duke of Gloucester in a ragged beggar.
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According to the article how did the actors create a connection with the audience during shakespeares time?
By using the same dialect as the audience members By wearing costumes that reflected the clothing of the time
What job did a constable do in shakespeares time?
He was a policeman of sorts.
How important were the costumes of the characters in commedia dell Arte?
very important because without the costumes the show would look as eye catching as it does
The cultural influences in William Shakespeares time?
what was the culture of the people in shakespeare time
Who played all the roles during shakespeares time?
Males
What did the costumes look like in shakespeares plays?
very frilly and/or poofy dresses
According to the article how did the actors create a connection with the audience during shakespeares time?
By using the same dialect as the audience members By wearing costumes that reflected the clothing of the time
Why was honor so important for men in shakespeares time?
Because they were vain and wanted to appear more important and powerful than the next men.
Why were William shakespeares accomplishments important?
hemlet
Why is so little known about William shakespeares personal life?
Because nobody at the time thought it was important to record such information, and they didn't.
What were the trousers called in shakespeares time?
strossers
What job did a constable do in shakespeares time?
He was a policeman of sorts.
Is there Hanukkah costumes?
There are no traditional Hanukkah costumes. The only time Jews wear costumes is on Purim.
Why are some costumes more important than other costumes?
BECUSE THER MORE NEW
How important were the costumes of the characters in commedia dell Arte?
very important because without the costumes the show would look as eye catching as it does
The cultural influences in William Shakespeares time?
what was the culture of the people in shakespeare time
Could you eat and drink in the theatre?
Yes, in Shakespeares time.
