Most characters in Elizabeth are obsessed with fulfilling their own selfish wishes.
In the film Elizabeth most of the characters are only interested in fulfilling their own wishes. Although there are a few characters who seem to be unselfish we can not be sure whether their motives are just better concealed then others. Elizabeth is set in a time when men ruled and often got their own way, so it is interesting that when a woman comes into a position of power they feel threatened by her and try to do something about it. .
Robert Dudley is a good example of a character who puts his own desires first. Before Elizabeth became Queen he was having an affair with her and it is obvious that they are both in love. When Elizabeth's sister dies, however, she is no longer his property and he knows he has no chance of being with her while she is on the throne. It is interesting that his original love for her leads him to commit treason. This results in Dudley losing Elizabeth's trust. He ruined his entire life for the sake of his selfish wish to possess Elizabeth as a woman rather then as a Queen.
The Duke of Norfolk seems to be the most corrupted character of the film. He violently opposes Elizabeth being the queen and also commits treason, which leads to his own death. Norfolk is a Roman Catholic and hates all Protestants; he tries to force Queen Mary into putting her sister to death even while she is lying on her deathbed. When she dies without signing the paper he sets it on himself to get Elizabeth off the throne. Near the end of the film, Norfolk has deluded himself into believing that he can replace her as King and rule England himself. His selfish religious views are what leads to his execution.
The pope plays a small but interesting role in the film. He sends a priest to try to murder Elizabeth because he wants England to stay loyal to the Roman Catholic Church. Some may argue that he does this because he is trying to save the people of England's souls and believes it is his duty as a servant of God.
(Starkey 10) The baby girl was named Elizabeth. ... She forced Henry to take Elizabeth back into the house, as Elizabeth had been sent away for schooling. ... There was nothing Elizabeth could do but wait. ... Queen Mary distrusted Elizabeth, but when she developed a tumor and died in 1558, Elizabeth was next in line to the throne. ... Elizabeth was pronounced queen of England. ...
Anne was beheaded on Tower Green on May 19, 1536 when Elizabeth was only two years old. ... After King Henry died Elizabeth's step brother Edward from Henrys third wife became king. ... Elizabeth was now just twenty five years old, and Queen of England. ... Queen Elizabeth had to decide what religion best suited England without starting a war. ... By the late winter of 1602 Elizabeth started to get sick. ...
She felt that if she could get rid of Elizabeth then John would be hers. So she accused Elizabeth of being a witch, knowing that Elizabeth would be hanged if convicted. ... Of course, Elizabeth was not exactly delighted about being falsely accused. ... Now, he knew the only way he could really save Elizabeth was by confessing that he had a romance with Abigail, and that Elizabeth had fired her because of it. ... Elizabeth had held her ground, and did not say anything to them. ...
In the speech made by Queen Elizabeth I of England to her troops, Elizabeth used many of the different resources of language. ... Elizabeth is prepared to die for her country, and for the decision that she has made. ... Elizabeth continues in regard to taking up arms herself to protect her people and her country. ... Elizabeth uses very strong words in her speech to her troops, as sort of a motivation tool. ... Elizabeth is speaking to them as if she were just an ordinary person. ...
Shea, 1990 reveals to me the dilemma Elizabeth is confronted with once she finally validates her growing desire to become a Quaker. ... Elizabeth was not yet ready to make an outward commitment to the Quaker faith at this point in her writing. ... Elizabeth and her husband are engaged in a battle where there can be only one victor, given the times they lived in. ... Elizabeth is feeling hopeless at this point and just goes along with the Proposal. ... Elizabeth was slowly strengthening her convictions but still remained silent toward her husband. ...
Elizabeth I was born on September 7, 1533. ... Elizabeth was very well educated. ... Elizabeth studied Latin, Greek, French, and Italian. ... In some respects Elizabeth could be viewed as perhaps a bit manipulative but she was an excellent leader (Biography: Elizabeth I). ... Elizabeth held much strength as a female ruler. ...
Elizabeth: An Example Of Dramatic License The film Elizabeth, directed by Shekhar Kapur, was released in the US in November of 1998. ... Elizabeth." ... Elizabeth and Robert did in fact have "deep feelings of affection" for each other but Elizabeth never acted on "childish passion." ... In reality "Elizabeth lived and died a virgin." ... She did a spectacular job portraying Elizabeth. ...
Elizabeth and Luther: World-shakers Our society favors conformity over defiance. ... Elizabeth's refusal to marry was another sign of her indignant character, refusing to share power with a husband. ... Luther and Elizabeth possessed the courage of their convictions. ... Very few people chose to follow their hearts like Luther and Elizabeth for fear of rejection and failure. ... Elizabeth was very much attuned to the issues of her kingdom even before her accession to the throne. ...
Elizabeth Taylor Elizabeth Taylor was born in London on February 27,1932. ... Then in 1950, Elizabeth was in Father of the Bride. ... Elizabeth and Mike had a daughter named Liza. ... Then Elizabeth's life fell apart. ... In 1982 Elizabeth divorced John. ...
Elizabeth Barrett Browning Elizabeth Barrett, an English poet of the Romantic Movement, was born in 1806 at Coxhoe Hall, Durham, England. ... Elizabeth Barrett Browning died on June 29, 1861 in Florence. ... This poem led to the marriage of Elizabeth Barrett to Robert Browning. ... Political and social themes embody Elizabeth's later work. ... Elizabeth Barrett Browning was one of the greatest poets of her time. ...
