17508. DISOBEDIENT DAUGHTERS IN SHAKESPEARE. This paper examines Shakespeare’s theme of disobedient daughters who dare to choose their own husbands as seen in Othello, Merchant of Venice, and Cymbeline. The analysis considers how these choices play out, and what conclusions can be drawn about Tudor/Stuart England based upon the consequences that Shakespeare envisions for female characters who attempt to buck patriarchal authority. Prior to addressing the theme of disobedient daughters within the plays, the paper provides background information on how women’s marriages were determined in Tudor/Stuart society. KEYWORDS: Shakespeare women’s roles marriage daughters patriarchy tudor England. MLA Style. 18 pages, 52 footnes, 11 bibliographic sources.