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Power
· Inn MacBeth there exists a patriarchal society
· Men in MacBeth: Fought in the wars
Governed the country
Given Land and Titles
By law dominated the home
· Relationship between Macduff and Lady Macduff is stereotypical of the patriarchal society
· The relationship between MacBeth and Lady MacBeth has Lady MacBeth as the Dominant partner
· Lady MacBeth is restricted in her actions because of her sex
· Women in both MacBeth and Shakespeare’s society NEED husband to act on behalf of them
· Is a reflection on the structure of society
VIOLENCE
· Manhood for most characters is linked to violence
· In Shakespeare time it was necessary to be powerful with a sword
· Violence was stereotyped for the ideal man
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