The portrayal of women in Shakespeare's plays

Thesis Abstract

This project aims to analyze the portrayal of women in William Shakespeare's plays, focusing on the diverse and complex representations of female characters. By examining a selection of Shakespeare's works, this study seeks to explore the roles, agency, and societal constraints placed upon women in Elizabethan England as depicted in the playwright's oeuvre. Through a feminist literary lens, this research will delve into the multifaceted nature of Shakespeare's female characters and their significance in the context of gender dynamics and power structures of the time.