MACBETH

MACBETH

1. Expectations of Women: During Shakespearean England, women were generally considered to be meek and mild.Men were supposed to look after and even be in charge of women,as well as protect them.It would have been expected for a man to be able to keep women under control - any inability to do this would have reduced the mans masculinity.

2. Expectations of Men: During this time , men were expected to behave in a certain way.In particular , men were considered brave and powerful.As well as this they were expected to look after women and their children.One major idea for men especially those with power was the idea of lineage - in order to pass on their line ,men needed to have sons