Society critics Flashcards
What does Knight say about society in the play?
the play as presents a society with a
“corrupt state of manners”
What does Rob Worral say about Vienna?
Argues the Duke is the cities father but it lacks a mother
The Vienna we are introduced to is ‘akin to many a child of a wealthy but split family: partly neglected, partly over-indulged.’
What does Rob Worral say about patriarchy in Vienna?
‘an unnaturally male dominated world and one curiously antipathetic to marriage.’
What does Rob Worral say about the fact that in the first three scenes the only woman who seems to command respect is Mistress Overdone.
‘This suggests that the play raises troubling questions about the societal role of women, in which their identities are defined by male needs and desires’
What does Sanchez say about marriage
“Rather than celebrate marriage, ‘Measure for Measure’ treats it as a form of salutary public shame.”
What does Hopkins say about comedy and marriage
“The most outstanding feature of Shakespearean comedy is its pervading obsession with marriage.” -
What does Skelton say about marriage?
The only truly happy marriage is that of Claudio and Juliet. This point forces the audience to question the idea of marriage, ore at least Shakespeare’s view of marriage
What does Juliet Dusinberre say about women in Renaissance drama?
“Renaissance drama places in a hostile environment women whose educations renders them as eloquent and as rational as men”
What does Watson say about marriage?
“Marriage becomes … a way of maintaining the substance and order of the social fabric.”
What does John Roe say about James 1?
James wishes to bring stability to his kingdom
