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* The ending is something of an homage to ''[[ |
* The ending is something of an homage to ''[[The Godfather]]''; as Elizabeth I remakes herself into a secular deity to lead England, she's commanded "let it all be done", causing her master of spies, Walsingham, to orchestrate a stunning series of assassinations, brutally executing her enemies and consolidating her power. |
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** Depending on your background, you may consider it a [[Downer Ending]]. |
** Depending on your background, you may consider it a [[Downer Ending]]. |
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* Elizabeth getting The Act of Uniformity passed through Parliament. Walsingham helped by temporarily locking some prominent churchmen in the basement until the voting was finished. |
* Elizabeth getting The Act of Uniformity passed through Parliament. Walsingham helped by temporarily locking some prominent churchmen in the basement until the voting was finished. |
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* The Queen staring down the barrel of a gun and refusing to back down. |
* The Queen staring down the barrel of a gun and refusing to back down. |
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* Her [[Rousing Speech]] at Tilburry, though some of it was made up. |
* Her [[Rousing Speech]] at Tilburry, though some of it was made up. |
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{{quote|When this day of battle is over, we'll meet again in Heaven. Or the field of victory. |
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Latest revision as of 23:54, 30 December 2016
- The ending is something of an homage to The Godfather; as Elizabeth I remakes herself into a secular deity to lead England, she's commanded "let it all be done", causing her master of spies, Walsingham, to orchestrate a stunning series of assassinations, brutally executing her enemies and consolidating her power.
- Depending on your background, you may consider it a Downer Ending.
- Elizabeth getting The Act of Uniformity passed through Parliament. Walsingham helped by temporarily locking some prominent churchmen in the basement until the voting was finished.
- Walsingham torturing the priest sent to kill his Queen.
The Golden Age
- "I too can command the wind, sir! And I have a hurricane in me that will strip Spain bare if you dare to try me!"
- Clive Owen/Francis Drake's monologue on crossing the North Atlantic is this troper's personal favourite from that film. The music and the "ascending to heaven" metaphor make it very beautiful indeed.
- The Queen staring down the barrel of a gun and refusing to back down.
- Her Rousing Speech at Tilburry, though some of it was made up.
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When this day of battle is over, we'll meet again in Heaven. Or the field of victory. |
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