Hamlet 1.3 Background: Clothing as Rank

The video discusses how clothing was used to signify social rank during Queen Elizabeth's reign. Specific materials and colors were reserved for the royal family and nobility, as outlined in the statutes of apparel. Polonius's advice to Laertes highlights the importance of dressing according to one's social status, reflecting family pride and societal position.

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