context Flashcards
why do female ruler occupy an ambiguous socio-political position?
because of having superior power and authority yet seen as inferior in terms of gender
why is the marriage of female rulers problamatic?
as a female manarch is ruled by her husband but he is a subject to her
what does john knox(1558) argue about female rule at the time?
unnatural and challenges god-given authority of men over women
how does john knox view women?
as incompentent to rule, being weak,foolish and cruel in nature and lacking the male capacities neccessary to govern
what kind of question does the play raise about the political state in malfi?
wether malfi should be governed by those of traditional rank and nobility or those with political talent
what does the cardinal represent?
an attack on the catholic church
how was clandestine marriages betwwen masters and servants punishable by?
imprisonment
what did the catholic church argue about widows? and what was the contrast with protestants?
they should remain chaste, protestants allowed second marriages
Who was there a conflict between in the 16/17 century?
Protestant and catholic
What is Elizabeth I a representation of?
Female ruler
What did the gunpowder plot of 1605 lead to? And what can be suggest caused it? Who could this link to?
Instability, due to an anger for the court and monarch, links to bosola disapproval of the court
What can we see the Italian setting as?
A displacement of issues going on in England
Want did James court have a reputation of being?
Corrupt and wicked
What are Jacobean drama court usually?
Treacherous, hypocritical and murderous
What was on the rise during the Jacobean era?
Revenge tragedy
