The New Elizabethans.

Edward Bond ‘The Third Crisis: Drama and Civilization ’

“The first Elizabethan age ended with the discovery of brave new worlds (and incidentally the joining up of the United Kingdom). We are certainly on the edge of vast new unprecedented worlds, cosmic changes in culture, economy and society (and ironically the possible dissolution of the United Kingdom). But are our new worlds brave, cowardly, explorative or degenerative? It could be said the old Elizabethans plundered the new worlds. Perhaps now we can only plunder ourselves and call it trade."

The Elizabethan era has had a huge impact on society,pop culture,sub cultures,high culture the list is never ending. Whether in fashion, makeup,hair,design, and strong minded people who are successful. Some influential like Elizabeth, Shakespeare and many others. As even today pupils are still having to study Shakespeare many have been influenced by his words.

Below is a handpicked list of people who I believe have influenced others and have changed some of our lives in the way of technology and the way in which we think. They may not be the most influential people in the world but to me I believe they are influential to many minds and have encouraged minorities or majorities to pursue their passions.

Lord Alan Sugar.

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I have picked him because he is extremely successful and holds the `rags to riches` story that a lot of us may admire. I am not saying he is the first business man in the public eye to do so but he is one of the most popular of our era. He has made business become a part of pop culture with his TV show the apprentice. Possibly inspired many hopeful entrepreneurs that do not come from much affluence and do not know people within the industry to get them started. He is loveable to an extent as he appears to be typically British using the phrase `bloody` alot. He does not seem to be snobby, he appears to me to be rather down to earth. He brings a lot of revenue into our country, and gives alot of people once in a life time opportunities. Plus gives the other contenders exposure to other businesses.

Bill Gates.

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He is the brain behind Microsoft one of the most renowned brands in the world! If it was not for him we would not have all of these amazing programmes in our day to day lives that make our lives soo much easier!On a personal level, modern technology allows us to stay in touch with friends and relatives instantaneously at any hour of the day in any location. Modern communication has reshaped everyone's experience of the world and the information in it. He is also a very charitable person and has donated billions to third world countries. Most of us use his inventions everyday he has made writing essays,creating presentations so much easier.

Adele.

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To me Adele is influential as she is extremely talented, successful  and what I like the most is she appears to be very humble. I believe she is influential because she goes against society's vanity. She sells her music purely with her simple, powerful voice. She can bring a room to silence with just her voice and not her body. I like the fact that she has not altered her image much to suit society, I am not saying she is unattractive I think she is classically pretty; but she does not conform to pop cultures group of exhibitonists. 

Mark Zuckerberg.

To me is influential as he has changed the way a lot of generations communicate. Not only people my age have Facebook but even my Nan does which surely can prove he has appealed to a large audience  Facebook helps us find people who's names we can't remember  Family, friends. It helps us stay up to date with brands, its beneficial to companies. Helps revenue and can sometimes open up opportunities  I.e if you get scouted for something.I believe it was created for positive reasons however many negative outcomes have come from this site. Broken relationships, cyber bullying. It can help some escape from reality but can also help someone create a false persona or even prey on others. So I see the negative effects. But I believe that Facebook will stay for a long time and can and to some extent has changed the way we communicate.