<span>The statements which explain how the excerpt above contributes to the theme of gender role reversal are the following:</span><span>
The acts by Gualtieri are based on his emotions and fears rather than his sense or logic.
</span><span>Griselda praises both the young girl and her brother equally.
The ladies have no power of their own and can only make requests of Gualtieri.</span>
The chronological order is this:
<span>James I ascends to the throne of England
</span><span>The Gunpowder Plot is exposed
</span><span>Charles I becomes the king of England
</span><span>The English Civil War begins.
</span><span>Oliver Cromwell becomes Lord Protector of England.
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All of these events occurred in the first half of the 17th century.
