Romeo & Juliet: Context (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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In Shakespeare's time, what kind of rights did women have?
In Shakespeare's time, what kind of rights did women have?
Limited rights & freedoms
To whom were women expected to be obedient before marriage?
To whom were women expected to be obedient before marriage?
Their fathers
What does Juliet's struggle against her parents reflect about 16th century society?
What does Juliet's struggle against her parents reflect about 16th century society?
Restrictive nature of women's roles
What type of society is the play set in?
What type of society is the play set in?
Male-dominated society
What level of authority did fathers hold over their families?
What level of authority did fathers hold over their families?
Absolute authority
Who made important decisions like marriage arrangements?
Who made important decisions like marriage arrangements?
Men
What was considered paramount in Renaissance society?
What was considered paramount in Renaissance society?
Family honor & reputation
What does the feud between the Montagues and Capulets represent?
What does the feud between the Montagues and Capulets represent?
Family loyalty over individual desires
What were children expected to do for family interests?
What were children expected to do for family interests?
Sacrifice personal happiness
What was marriage primarily considered to be?
What was marriage primarily considered to be?
A business arrangement
Why did families use marriage? (Select the most comprehensive answer)
Why did families use marriage? (Select the most comprehensive answer)
Secure alliances, wealth & social status
What two qualities of women were essential to family honor?
What two qualities of women were essential to family honor?
Chastity & obedience