1. Ideals and realities of greek marriage
A woman must obey her husband at all times, never argue with him, and always let him take the initiative for pleasure. ... The man is responsible for the outdoors and the woman for the indoor. ... The role of the male is to teach the woman what will be best for the both of them. ... In an ideal marriage, partners should be faithful. ... Plutarch and Xenophon's ideal is that a woman brings a dowry into a marriage with the understanding that the dowry itself will not make a successful marriage. ...
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- Approx Pages: 7
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- Grade Level: High School