ENGLISH 2K06 Study Guide - Final Guide: Aphra Behn, Emilia Lanier, Female Promiscuity

• School: McMaster University
• Department: English
• Course: ENGLISH 2K06
• Professor: Robert O' Brien

Document Summary

Such as these, were they that dishonoured christ his. Apostles and prophets, putting them to shameful deaths. Therefore we are not to regard any imputations, to our own benefits, as spurs to virtue, making us fly all occasions that may colour their unjust speeches to past current. This passage is from lanyer"s work in sdrj, especially demonstrates that women should not be blamed (for the original sin) and that the same men who abuse women now are the ones who once abused christ. Basically, the passage aims to empower women such that women should never undermine themselves and the perception society has about women. Further, lanyer goes on to criticize men and mention the instance of the passion which itself speaks towards her bold move as a writer. There are countless ways that this passage of lanyer"s relates to different authors and works discussed in the duration of this court.