15 Questions
In the Elizabethan age, what was the view on women compared to men?
They were considered inferior
How does Lady Macbeth appear when planning to kill Duncan?
Less emotional
What is implied about Siward's son's death in Act 5, Scene 9?
He died like a man
What does the word 'fair' mean in this context?
Good looking
What is the meaning of 'Marry' in this context?
A way of saying 'indeed'
What is the meaning of 'kinsman'?
A relative or family member
What does 'fain' mean in this context?
Willing or wanting to do something
What is the meaning of 'mine'?
A possessive adjective meaning 'my'
What does 'mother of Jesus' refer to in this context?
The Virgin Mary
What was a restriction placed on women's inheritance?
They could not inherit titles from their fathers.
What was a common occupation for women from wealthy families?
Student
What right did women not have in this time period?
The right to vote
What was a common expectation for women during this time period?
To be a domestic servant or housewife
What was a privilege reserved for women from very wealthy families?
The right to education
What was a restriction placed on women's social status?
They could not hold titles
Explore Shakespeare's Macbeth and the gender issues of the Elizabethan age, where men were considered superior to women. Analyze how the play questions traditional notions of masculinity and femininity.
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