Presenting family relationships Flashcards
One
Shakespeare shows how relationships between wealthy Elizabethans and the children were emotionally distant.
“ nurse tell my daughter to come forth to me”
“ yes madam”
“ my heavy, son”
2
Shakespeare highlights, nurses or other confidence are often closer to children than actual parents.
“ sweet nurse”
“ lamb ladybug”
“ prettiest, baby I ever nearest”
“ that’s my godson”
3
Patriarchal family is restricted young girls, particularly like property and treated with aggression
“ hang bag starve, die”
“ disobedient, Ratch”
“ you may think a ripe to be a bride”
“ my fingers itch
4
Adult preoccupied with other concerns and need to listen to their children otherwise it might be tragic consequences
“ Starcross, lovers”
“ heavens, foul means to kill your loved ones with joy”
“ children’s death, nought could remove”
“ oh brother Montague, give me by hand”
Family context
Common for marriage to be arranged in the upper class so relationships often lacked in love
They were expected to be loyal
It was very patriarchal men with rulers of the household, they demanded, subservient and obedience
Women could not a property and we’re disenfranchised
Women were seen as we have vessels values for domestic responsibility
Women wear objectified
Parental care for children was considered beneath them, so they employ nurses
