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Q: Who wanted to close Shakespeare's theater because they thought it to be sinful?
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Why did the Puritans disapprove of Shakespeare?

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Why did Oliver Cromwell ban pubs?

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The Puritans thought all plays were sinful which is why they banned them when they came into power in 1642. They were religious fanatics who felt that if people were going to go somewhere and listen to something, they should go to church and listen to sermons. Certain plays have also attracted the ire of the Catholic church, especially Measure for Measure which portrays the Duke masquerading as a priest and taking confession from people, and then proposes marriage to a nun. They didn't like King John much either, as the Papal legate is not painted in a nice light.


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