In 'Much Ado About Nothing', Shakespeare contrasts the misogynistic and immoral behaviour of the male characters with the women, who are unfairly chastised and judged.

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Pro: Shakespeare is clearly aware of these double standards as he has the character Beatrice cry out against sexism in the famous line "O God, that I were a man!" (IV, i).

Was Shakespeare a feminist? (independent research activity)

In 'Much Ado About Nothing', Shakespeare contrasts the misogynistic and immoral behaviour of the male characters with the women, who are unfairly chastised and judged.

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Shakespeare is clearly aware of these double standards as he has the character Beatrice cry out against sexism in the famous line "O God, that I were a man!" (IV, i).

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In 'Much Ado About Nothing', Shakespeare contrasts the misogynistic and immoral behaviour of the male characters with the women, who are unfairly chastised and judged.

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Shakespeare is clearly aware of these double standards as he has the character Beatrice cry out against sexism in the famous line "O God, that I were a man!" (IV, i).