men controlling women - brabantio and desdemona Flashcards
1
Q
brabantio assumes desdemona to be
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the perfect Jacobean daughter, someone he has complete control over
2
Q
brabantio is comparable to
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Lord Capulet, juliets father from Romeo and Juliet
3
Q
why are they comparable
A
he initially sees himself as a trusting father, but only because he has created an idealised version of Desdemona in his mind that is obedient and easy to control
