Macbeth context (A03)

Question 1

The Great Chain of Being

Answer 1

a hierarchy in Christianity that starts with God then king-if this was broken chaos will arise

Question 2

Divine Rights of Kings

Answer 2

God like status of Kings meaning that they should not be killed

Question 3

Patriarchy

Answer 3

Women not as important as men Jacobean men held women responsible for the original sin (Adam & Eve)

Question 4

gender roles in Jacobean era

Answer 4

Women were seen as weaker than men and were expected to be taken care of by men.Men were dominant in the relationship and women were expected to ‘obey them’.