Romeo and Juliet: Context (OCR 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 relation to marriage arrangements?
How were women viewed in relation to marriage arrangements?
Property to be transferred
Who did Juliet's parents choose as her husband?
Who did Juliet's parents choose as her husband?
Paris
What type of society is depicted in Romeo and Juliet?
What type of society is depicted in Romeo and Juliet?
Male-dominated society
What level of authority did fathers have over their daughters?
What level of authority did fathers have over their daughters?
Absolute authority
How were men expected to protect family honour if necessary?
How were men expected to protect family honour if necessary?
Through violence
How were Renaissance families structured?
How were Renaissance families structured?
Hierarchical structures
What level of obedience did children owe parents regarding marriage?
What level of obedience did children owe parents 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 necessary for marriage?
Was love considered necessary for marriage?
No, it was not considered necessary
What aspects of women were closely tied to family honour?
What aspects of women were closely tied to family honour?
Chastity and obedience