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Flashcards in Patriarchy Deck (4)
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1
Q

What does the quotation ‘unsex me here’ display about power in the patriarchy

A

That in order to be powerful lady Macbeth must become more masculine

2
Q

Why does Shakespeare exaggerate patriarchal anomalies

A

To criticise the guidelines of society

3
Q

Where does Macbeth’s ambition come from?

A

The false and cruel representation of masculinity and what it takes to be a man

4
Q

What does Macduff teach Malcom about Masculinity with “i must feel it like a man” when he found his family dead.

A

Malcom needs to feel empathy to be more of a wise and noble man. “He is worth more sorrow”