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Elizabeth and the Rise of the Puritans

Renewing Your Mind

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The Struggles of Puritans in Elizabethan Society

In the 1590s, Puritan leaders confronted mockery from playwrights during Elizabeth's reign, highlighting tensions surrounding the moral implications of theater. This era cemented a negative stereotype of Puritans, embodied in characters like Malvolio from Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'.

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