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Exploring Gender Roles in Macbeth: Manhood and Masculinity

Delve into Shakespeare's Macbeth to examine the themes of manhood and masculinity. Analyze how Lady Macbeth's challenge influences Macbeth's actions, and consider societal expectations of gender roles. Discuss the consequences for those who do not fit traditional ideals of manliness and womanliness. 8

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Exploring Gender Roles in Macbeth: Manhood and Masculinity

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  1. In Macbeth, the issue of “manhood” and masculinity comes up a great deal. In many ways, Macbeth begins his kill spree based upon Lady Macbeth’s challenge of his manliness.

  2. yet do I fear thy nature;It is too full o' the milk of human kindnessTo catch the nearest way (1.5) • Come, you spiritsThat tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here,And fill me from the crown to the toe top-fullOf direst cruelty! (1.5)

  3. Considering Gender • Think about the following questions and answer them in a well considered response. • What does it mean to be “manly”? • Do you think many men strive to be more masculine than they are naturally? If so, how? • What’s your opinion of these concepts of masculine and feminine? Are they productive? Do they “work”? • What are the repercussions for men who are not manly enough? Women who are not womanly enough?

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