A Woman of the Future

Margaret Cavendish was born Margaret Lucas in 1623, while the English Civil War was fuming. She was educated in all things women of her age were expected to know such as singing, dancing, playing instruments, etc. (Jokinen 1). Margaret was a Royalist during the war and was the maid of honor for Queen Henrietta Maria. While serving the Queen, Margaret met William Cavendish and married him (Sunshine 1). With a respectable marriage and financial stability Margaret was able …

…be exercised in the advancement of architecture and art. She believed the men of science were wasting too much time with gadgets and not enough time trying to benefit society. Margaret Cavendish was born way before her time. Her style and works paved the road for up and coming feminists. Although, she was constantly criticized by her male contemporaries she still defended her sex. She stood by her beliefs in the midst of constant adversity.