Romeo and Juliet: Context (OCR GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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What were women's rights like in Shakespeare's time?
What were women's rights like in Shakespeare's time?
Very limited rights
Who did women have to obey in the 16th century?
Who did women have to obey in the 16th century?
Fathers, then husbands
How were women viewed in marriage?
How were women viewed in marriage?
As property to be transferred
What type of society is Romeo & Juliet set in?
What type of society is Romeo & Juliet set in?
Male-dominated/patriarchal
What authority did fathers have over daughters?
What authority did fathers have over daughters?
Absolute authority
How did men protect family honour?
How did men protect family honour?
Through violence if necessary
Renaissance family structure
Renaissance family structure
Hierarchical with patriarch at top
What level of obedience did children owe parents?
What level of obedience did children owe parents?
Complete obedience expected
Were arranged marriages common in the Renaissance?
Were arranged marriages common in the Renaissance?
Normal and expected
Marriage's primary purpose (Shakespeare's era)
Marriage's primary purpose (Shakespeare's era)
Business transaction for alliances
Love's necessity in marriage (16th century)
Love's necessity in marriage (16th century)
Not considered necessary
What was family honour tied to for women?
What was family honour tied to for women?
Chastity and obedience