Much Ado About Nothing

“Leonato (to his daughter, Hero): Daughter, remember what I told you: if the prince do solicit you in that kind (for marriage), you know your answer.” What does this line by Leonato tell you about what is expected of women in this time period?

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Answered by Cat on 25 Apr 00:54

This line makes it clear that a woman had no say in her choice of husband. Marriages were arranged, and husbands were chosen by fathers.