Modern Interpretations of Shakespeare’s Female Characters

TITLE	Modern Interpretations of Shakespeare’s Female Characters
ABSTRACT	William Shakespeare's prominent tragic plays at the time of Indian imperialism and postcolonial interventions depicted four fundamental dimensions of human existence: social, moral, political, and spiritual. Within every one of his plays, we encounter the somber truth of human conscience. The portrayal of women in Shakespeare's plays serves as a manifestation of his perspective on women and their societal position. Although women are not the main characters in his plays, they play a significant subordinate role. Societal and temporal influences are evident in the portrayal of feminine characters in his plays. Women during the Shakespearean era had minimal power, independence, and acknowledgement. The plays of Shakespeare have received acclaim for their portrayal of clever, attractive, and astute female characters. Numerous influential women are featured in Shakespeare's plays. They possess a keen political acumen. The salient characteristic of Shakespeare's portrayal of female protagonists in his plays is his forceful presentation of women. The objective of this research paper is to highlight the immense importance of women characters in Shakespeare's plays.
AUTHOR	Komal M.A. English Final Year, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
VOLUME	11
ISSUE	2
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