Modern Criticism

Question 1

Political Criticism

Answer 1

Jonathon Dollimoe: authorities’ fear of threat posed by any deviancy/rebellion. Shows problems of Jacobean London and masterless men

Question 2

Feminist Criticism

Answer 2

Lisa Jardine:
the portrayal of women reflects the patriarchal fear of social change and female emancipation
Juliet Dusinbere:
Reflects the the view of the church and society at the time.