Question

Given the details in “Shakespeare’s Sister,” identify the statement that most accurately reflects the situation of women in the England of Shakespeare’s day.

A. Most women received an excellent classical education.
B. Many women were allowed to choose their husbands.
C. Few women could fulfill their artistic ambitions.
D. No woman would be permitted to rule the nation.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Few women could fulfill their artistic ambitions.

Explanation:

According to "Shakespeare's Sister" by Virginia Woolf, it is described that women were not allowed to fulfill their artistic ambition as is seen in the protagonist Juliet who considers running from her betrothed in order to become an actress that she was not allowed to become.