THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE PLAY

What is the role of women in the play?

This is a common theme that is asked about in examinations. You need to look at: ·

What was the role of women in Shakespeare’s society? ·

What seems to be the role of women in Much ado about Nothing? ·

How is this different or similar? ·

How does Hero compare to Beatrice in the play? ·

Is Hero quite as placid and obedient as she seems? ·

Is Beatrice really quite as free as she appears to be? ·

Are there any other women of note and what seems to be their role? ·

How would an audience have responded to these characters then and how is that different now?