Historical context of Chaucer- Women 0.0 / 5 ? English LiteratureThe Merchant's TaleA2/A-levelOCR Created by: bethanyslack05Created on: 06-01-18 11:38 What responsibilities did women have in medieval England? Domestic roles- caring for children, helping their husbands and preparing food 1 of 7 What was the original sin? Eve ate the forbidden fruit and was the reason for man's fall from paradise. 2 of 7 How was a woman's place in society determined? From biblical texts- it emphasised men's superiority 3 of 7 Why was the virgin Mary important? Most powerful of all saints- representing chastity and motherhood. Set unrealistic standards for women. 4 of 7 Who was a powerful woman in the 1300s? Queen Isabella- who with her love- brought about the end of her husabnds reign. 5 of 7 What were the two options for medieval women? Marriage or nunnery 6 of 7 Why did women fear pregnancy? Child birth was very dangerous, even small complications would have been fatal. 7 of 7
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