feminest theory

• What is feminism described as in the study material?

  Feminism is an evolving philosophy.
• How is feminism in literature characterized in the study material?

  Feminism in literature is a newer area of study and thought.
• What is the fundamental belief of the feminist movement regarding the Western world?

  The Western world is fundamentally patriarchal.
• When did the social movement of feminism find its approach to literature?

  In the 1960s.
• How were the works of female writers treated before the feminist movement?

  They were examined by the same standards as those by male writers.
• What change occurred in women's writing due to the feminist movement?

  Women began re-evaluating old texts and writing new works to fit the “modern woman.”
• What does the feminist approach in literature focus on?

  Finding suggestions of misogyny and exposing them.
• What do feminists aim to expose in literature?

  Elements that have been accepted as the norm by both men and women.
• How do feminists view Western literature's portrayal of women?

  It reflects a masculine bias and represents an inaccurate image of women.
• What do feminists argue should be done to create a balanced literary canon?

  Works by females and about females should be added and judged on a different scale.
• What is a basic difference in experiences between men and women according to the study material?

  Women experience different things in life than men do.
• What should be examined in literary works to understand the female experience?

  The aspects of feminine life included and the point of view through which events are told.
• How does the narrator's treatment of events affect the interpretation of a literary work?

  It influences whether events are depicted with sensitivity or harshness.
• How is Lady Macbeth characterized in the beginning of Macbeth?

  She is shown as a character who relents in creating rebellious plots.
• According to Lois Tyson, how do women invest themselves in their families?

  Women invest themselves in the accomplishments of their husbands and sons.
• How does Lady Macduff's character differ from Lady Macbeth's?

  Lady Macduff invests her intellectual powers into her family, while Lady Macbeth uses hers for her own ambitions.
• How is Lady Macbeth's intelligence perceived in a patriarchal society?

  It is defined as a flaw and an indicator that she is unnatural.
• What does patriarchal society encourage Lady Macbeth to do?

  To invest herself in the role of mother.
• What is considered an unnatural statement by Lady Macbeth according to patriarchal beliefs?

  Her willingness to dash her child's brains out.
• How does Lady Macbeth's character change throughout Macbeth?

  She is reduced to an insignificant person haunted by nightmares and guilt.
• What should be compared in the key scenes of Macbeth according to the study material?

  The language used for Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
• What aspects should be considered when comparing the language of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth?

  Prose passages, rhyme schemes, plainness of speech, and use of allusions.
• What does Shakespeare's use of language in character development indicate?

  It reflects his feelings toward and intentions for that character.