The English Renaissance was a time of change. The arts were thriving as more writers were given freedom of expression. The peasants were given freedoms due to the signing of the Magna Carta. The whole idea of marriage began to take new meanings and people were actually questioning the existence of a God. This was the time for ambitious Renaissance men like Sir Walter Raleigh. Raleigh saw the world from a different perspective then most. Raleigh saw the potential for change and improvement in England as an aristocrat as well as the places he visited as a colonist. The poems of Sir Walter Raleigh reflect the changes in the ideals and values of English Renaissance aristocratic society. Raleigh's works reflects the political changes in English aristocratic society. Raleigh's works reflect the change in religious values of English Renaissance aristocratic society. Raleigh's work reflects the changes within the idea of love in his society. The poems of Sir Walter Raleigh reflect the changes in the ideals and values of English Renaissance aristocratic society.
Sir Walter Raleigh's works reflects the political changes in English Renaissance aristocratic society. The purpose of the monarchy was questioned by Raleigh. The idea of the monarchy as serving the nation and not just themselves can be evident in the phrase: "Deem worst of things which best deserved. But what for that? This medicine may suffice, To scorn the rest, and seek to please the wise."" In Commendation of Steel Glass, Lines 6-8. Raleigh questions the good of a monarchy by the people if they don't tend to the needs of the people. The social classes amongst the aristocratic and the peasants were questioned in Raleigh's work. But envious brains do nought, or light, esteem, "Such stately steps as they cannot attain For whoso reaps renown above the rest, with heaps of hate shall surely be oppressed."" In Commendation of Steel Glass, Lines 11-14.