Viewing Event Record: Thomas Dekker characterizes the sport of baiting as inhumane

Abstract

In a pamphlet directed at the deteriorating relationships between the rich and poor people of London society, Dekker describes the process of baiting as inhumane and cruel. Expressing sympathy for the wounded animals, he likens the spectacle of baiting to the unjust public punishment of the poor by whipping.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1609 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 1609 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Bear Garden

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
the bear, Tom Hunks bear bear

Event Type

  • audience context
  • bear-baiting
  • bull-baiting