Shakespeare has written this story in the 17th century, which was the time, when Queen Elizabeth ruled England. So Shakespeare has used this era cleverly to his advantage. The changes, which took place in the story, were all made to affect the audience and reflect on the 17th century society.
The idea of having a woman meaning a Queen ruling a country was quite rare but at that time Elizabeth was Queen. This idea is used in the story when Shakespeare presents King Lear having three daughters who are all supposed to be given shares of the kingdom. As I mentioned before, the idea of a woman ruling was rare so people may find that they are incapable an unworthy of doing such a job. At that time a stereotypical woman would sit at home, cook, clean, care for the kids and was very innocent and harmless.
The idea of having a woman meaning a Queen ruling a country was quite rare but at that time Elizabeth was Queen. This idea is used in the story when Shakespeare presents King Lear having three daughters who are all supposed to be given shares of the kingdom. As I mentioned before, the idea of a woman ruling was rare so people may find that they are incapable an unworthy of doing such a job. At that time a stereotypical woman would sit at home, cook, clean, care for the kids and was very innocent and harmless.