Femininity and Masculinity refers to the way persons identify themselves in society. Society is broken down into two genders, women or man. Each gender identity has different traits in which comes along with being either feminine or masculine. For example, in society, man are seen as dominant, hard working, and brave, while women are seen as, sweet, innocent and kind hearted. But because these are social definitions, therefore are not actually concrete definitions, it is possible for females to see themselves as, man and for males to see themselves as females or perhaps act or emotionally feel like that. A perfect example of this perception would be the play Macbeth written by Shakespeare, which has characteristics such as, ambition, deception
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When the witches first told Macbeth about his future and what he is meant to be if he wanted, he was a bit wary. He thought he was not capable of such drastic action, especially to someone who has done nothing but praise him. But as seen in various scenes, Macbeth is persuaded by Lady Macbeth who questions his masculinity in order to make him feel as if he needs to prove her wrong and do as she says which is to kill Duncan. For example, Lady Macbeth challenges Macbeth by telling him " What beast was 't then, that made you break this enterprise to me? When you durst do it, then you were a man; And, to be more than what you were; you would be so much more the man."( Act 1, Scene 7) This quote shows that Lady Macbeth is taunting Macbeth by questioning his masculinity as he refuses to do what he has to do, in order to become king, therefore Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth that he is a coward and does not deserve to be called a man. But also, this quote makes the reader realize that the only reason she questions his masculinity is to persuade violence to happen. Macbeth knows that what she is saying is not true, but still feels the need to prove her wrong. Nevertheless, Macbeth knows that the only way to prove her wrong would be by committing the crime, which overall, is very
When the witches first told Macbeth about his future and what he is meant to be if he wanted, he was a bit wary. He thought he was not capable of such drastic action, especially to someone who has done nothing but praise him. But as seen in various scenes, Macbeth is persuaded by Lady Macbeth who questions his masculinity in order to make him feel as if he needs to prove her wrong and do as she says which is to kill Duncan. For example, Lady Macbeth challenges Macbeth by telling him " What beast was 't then, that made you break this enterprise to me? When you durst do it, then you were a man; And, to be more than what you were; you would be so much more the man."( Act 1, Scene 7) This quote shows that Lady Macbeth is taunting Macbeth by questioning his masculinity as he refuses to do what he has to do, in order to become king, therefore Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth that he is a coward and does not deserve to be called a man. But also, this quote makes the reader realize that the only reason she questions his masculinity is to persuade violence to happen. Macbeth knows that what she is saying is not true, but still feels the need to prove her wrong. Nevertheless, Macbeth knows that the only way to prove her wrong would be by committing the crime, which overall, is very