The+time+and+era

The Elizabethan era was from 1558 to 1603 and was a time where the people were very violent and enjoyed blood and guts. one of the most popular attractions in Shakespeare's London was animal baiting. This was where people would watch animals fighting against each other while the audience gambles on who would win.

Theaters had to fight hard for customers who were tempted by a whole range of ways to spend their time. It was also difficult because the animal baiting rings were right next to the Globe Theater.



Shakespeare's plays had to compete like these for an audience who loved blood and violence, this very much influenced the plays that he wrote.