Representation of a Great Ruler In such a tumultuous time in England's history, a ruler who could protect his people and also give them intellectual stimulation was no easy task. However, this is what the people expected from their ruler. This emblem is a basic representation of what the English appreciated from the people who ruled them. The title says it all. “The noblest parts of a prince, / Are skill in arms and love of the arts.” If someone took this emblem and changed all the words from “he” to “she,” and then replaced the words “prince” with “queen,” we would have a perfect description of Queen Elizabeth I and what made her so great. Before we get into the text, it is worth analyzing the image of the coat of arms. Even though the huge discrepancy is that it's a man in the photo, there are still plenty of parallels we can draw between him and Elizabeth. As for appearance, the man in this photo appears to be wearing a royal robe, but his pants look like tattered rags. Making the comparison with Elizabeth, we can underline the time she spent in prison. She had to wear rags for a while and then when she was released, she was made queen and was able to wear royal and exquisite clothes. In the photo, the man has a sword in his right hand and a book in his left. Obviously, the sword represents military might and physical strength. The book represents wisdom and knowledge. Although it is tilted, it still appears that the man holds the book higher than the sword, showing that they value a wise ruler more than a powerful one. A great ruler, however, must possess both of these qualities to be successful. After the emblem, we find a poem about the qualities people desire in their ruler. As stated earlier, from what we know about Elizabeth, this poem describes her qualities well. Before Elizabeth, England was in constant war with Protestants and Catholics fighting each other for power. In this time of constant conflict, the people looked for a ruler who would bring them peace of mind.