1. Concepts of Feminism in Macbeth
Macbeth, a Shakespearean play written in the Elizabethan era demonstrates the marginalization of the sexes. ... This play also shows the gender expectations, as men are to be fearless and protectors and women are meant to be weak. ... Throughout the Shakespearean play, the main male characters are stereotypically perceived to be fearless. ... Macbeth says that his nerves world not tremble had it been a Russian bear or even an armoured rhinoceros but since it is his best friend's ghost it shall turn him into a coward. ... However, Lady Macbeth challenges this stereotype in the first half ...
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- Grade Level: High School