Lady Capulet's Role and Women's Portrayal

The video analyzes Lady Capulet's character in 'Romeo and Juliet', exploring her conformity to and subversion of Elizabethan feminine stereotypes. It provides historical context on women's roles in Shakespeare's time and discusses Lady Capulet's actions within the play. The analysis considers Shakespeare's potential proto-feminist views, highlighting Lady Capulet's strength and independence. The video concludes with a discussion of the final scene, where Lady Capulet is the only surviving female character, and offers resources for further study.

What is the main focus of the video on Lady Capulet?

• Her role in the Capulet family

• Her character analysis

• Her interactions with the Nurse

• Her relationship with Romeo

In Shakespeare's time, what was a common expectation of women?

• To attend university

• To perform on stage

• To be obedient and subservient

• To be independent and own property

How are women generally portrayed in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

• As strong and independent

• As weak and subservient

• As leaders of their families

• As equal to men

What does Lady Capulet suggest to Juliet in Act 1, Scene 3?

• To run away with Romeo

• To think of marriage

• To disobey her father

• To become a nun

How does Lady Capulet show her independence in Act 4, Scene 2?

• By supporting Juliet's decisions

• By leaving the Capulet house

• By agreeing with Lord Capulet

• By suggesting a later wedding date

What is significant about Lady Capulet's role in the play's final scene?

• She becomes the ruler of Verona

• She marries Paris

• She decides to leave Verona

• She is the only female character left alive

What does Lady Capulet's character balance in the play?

• Conformity and subversion

• Love and hate

• Wealth and poverty

• Youth and age