Jacobean context portrayal of women Flashcards
1
Q
What did the Jacobeans believe about the women?
A
That women should be delicate, caring and obeying their husbands.
2
Q
What is the context of women in Macbeth?
A
Was having to mask their femininity in order to get power.
3
Q
What are the qualities of Lady M and Macbeth?
A
Lady M typically goes by masculine qualities of dominance and cruelty while Macbeth is seen as womanly due to his cowardice.
