macbeth: context- masculinity and femininity. Flashcards
use this link. its aimed at KS2 but really helpful: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/english-ks2-macbeth-index/zkxcbdm
what were the character traits expected to be seen in a jacobean man?
being religious, loyalty to the monarchy, soldiers, decision makers, ruling the family, house and domestic life, responsible for family and wife, lack of emotion.
how would a good jacobean man show the character trait of: being religious?
linked to the idea of doing the right thing and following gods will.
how would a good jacobean man show the character trait of: loyal to the monarchy?
respecting the king to the point of being willing to die for him.
how would a good jacobean man show the character trait of: being a soldier?
displaying physical strength and dominance over the enemy.
how would a good jacobean man show the character trait of: decision makers?
willing able to make good and right decisions.
how would a good jacobean man show the character trait of: rulers of the family, home and domestic life?
men were head of the household and woman were expected to follow their rules and decisions.
how would a good jacobean man show the character trait of: responsibility of wife and family?
the idea that men were responsible for their families and their wellbeing was also prelevant they don’t just rule over them but were meant to act to secure the safety and prosperity of the family.
how would a good jacobean man show the character trait of: lack of emotion?
men shouldn’t be ruled by their emotions and also shouldn’t demonstrate weakness such as doubt or cowardice.
what were the character traits expected to be seen in a good jacobean woman?
pious, mothers and caregivers, peace-loving, ruled by men in their lives, had no say in important matters and decisions.
how would a good jacobean woman show the character trait of: pious?
women were expected to be devoted followers of the Christian religion and to obey all its teachings.
how would a good jacobean woman show the character trait of: mothers and caregivers?
they should be nurturing and expect and want to have children.
how would a good jacobean woman show the character trait of: peace-loving?
they should not condone or commit violence.
how would a good jacobean woman show the character trait of: ruled by the men in their lives?
fathers/ husband/ sons. expected to obey everything men told them to do.
how would a good jacobean woman show the character trait of: had no say in important matters and decisions?
men were the decision makers.
