Macbeth by William Shakespeare – Gender Roles and Expectations

Macbeth by William Shakespeare – Gender Roles and Expectations

A detailed analysis of gender roles and expectations in Macbeth, exploring how societal norms influence character behaviour and plot development.

This resource examines the historical, social, and cultural context of Jacobean England and considers how Shakespeare portrays masculinity, femininity, ambition, and power through key characters.

Key features:

Analysis of Jacobean gender expectations and their influence on Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

Examination of how ambition and power relate to masculinity and femininity

Exploration of key quotations illustrating gender roles and societal pressures

Discussion of the witches and their ambiguous gender traits

Insights into how gender shapes character decisions and drives the plot

Includes an accompanying worksheet to reinforce and practise key concepts.