Romeo & Juliet: Context (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What level of rights did women have in Shakespeare's time?
What level of rights did women have in Shakespeare's time?
Very limited rights
To whom were women expected to be obedient in Shakespeare's era?
To whom were women expected to be obedient in Shakespeare's era?
Fathers then husbands
How were women viewed in terms of marriage arrangements?
How were women viewed in terms of marriage arrangements?
As property to be transferred
Against whose choice as her husband does Juliet struggle?
Against whose choice as her husband does Juliet struggle?
Paris
What type of authority did fathers hold over their children's lives?
What type of authority did fathers hold over their children's lives?
Absolute authority
How were men expected to protect family honour if necessary?
How were men expected to protect family honour if necessary?
Through violence
What were paramount concerns that drove many of the play's conflicts?
What were paramount concerns that drove many of the play's conflicts?
Social status & masculine reputation
How were Renaissance families structured?
How were Renaissance families structured?
As hierarchical structures
What type of obedience were children expected to show regarding marriage?
What type of obedience were children expected to show regarding marriage?
Complete obedience
What was the primary purpose of marriage in Shakespeare's era?
What was the primary purpose of marriage in Shakespeare's era?
A business transaction
Was love considered a necessary component of marriage?
Was love considered a necessary component of marriage?
No, it was not considered necessary
What was family honour closely tied to regarding women?
What was family honour closely tied to regarding women?
Chastity and obedience