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Debauchery - Coggle Diagram
Debauchery
sinful behaviour
some complained that jigs were vulgar
people often called out to the players and chattered during dull bits
swearing, cheering, flirting
disorder in the suburbs (theatres on outside)
weren't controlled by London's authority (other side of river)
Puritans believed that plays were Pagan (unholy)
gathering of the unwanted (thieves/ vagrants etc)
drinking
people sold beer at plays in theatres
drinking was part of the attraction and experience
nearby alehouses
encouraged people to get drunk
gambling
gambling dens after a visit to the theatre
dice/ cards in alehouses or gambling dens
run by gangs - high crime
bear bating and animal abuse
prostitution
casual sex encounters were common
Bankside's licensed brothels/ stews
drunkenness
crime
cut-purses and pick-pockets mingled amongst crowds
fights broke out in the yard
gangs formed