Living in Fear: An Analysis of Writings by Elizabeth Tudor, 1544-1565

The purpose of this thesis is to analyze the writings of Elizabeth Tudor and determine whether she was aware of the instability of her position in her formative years. I analyze how Elizabeth used language to both conceal and reveal knowledge of her precarious status as a princess-in-waiting. The thesis considers who were the major figures in Elizabeth’s early life and how did their actions and inactions affect her. I examine how the nature of letters changed during the period when Elizabeth’s position was altered from illegitimate to presumptive heir. My major finding is that a close reading of Elizabeth’s letters from 1544 1565 give insights into how the future queen managed to survive a difficult childhood and adolescence at court and away.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. (Master of Arts)

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

History (UMKC)

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Missouri -- Kansas City

Year dc:date.issued

2019

Author dc:creator

• Lyle, Kylie Elizabeth

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Payne, Lynda Ellen Stephenson

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10355/68850

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:mospace.umsystem.edu:10355/68850