"Macbeth": Historical Context - Gender Roles in Jacobean England 馃幁 GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision

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In this episode, we鈥檒l explore gender roles and expectations in Jacobean England, focusing on the position of women and societal norms. We鈥檒l discuss the expectation that wives should be subservient to their husbands, often facing physical punishment for disobedience. We鈥檒l examine how Shakespeare鈥檚 female characters, such as Lady Macbeth, challenge these norms, possibly reflecting the influence of Queen Elizabeth I鈥檚 reign. Finally, we鈥檒l consider the expected honourable behaviour of men, analysing Macbeth鈥檚 initial bravery and his later descent into ambition, highlighting his deviation from societal ideals of loyalty and integrity.Don't miss out on subscribing for more educational content tailored to help you succeed in your exams. Perfect for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE and WJEC exam boards.鈦犫仩鈦燙lick here to see all of our GCSE English Literature content!

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