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A Study of Femininity in Shakespeare's Plays

Author(s) Dr. K Yadagiri, Dr. P Mattaiah Yadav
Country India
Abstract The study explores multifaceted portrayals of femininity in Shakespeare’s plays. It examines how female characters embody, challenge, and redefine gender roles in the Elizabethan era. Through an analysis of key plays such as Macbeth, Othello, Twelfth Night, and The Merchant of Venice, this paper investigates the complexity of Shakespeare’s female characters, ranging from the ambitious and subversive Lady Macbeth to the witty and independent Portia and Viola. The characters reveal Shakespeare’s nuanced approach to themes of power, identity, and autonomy.
Keywords femininity, patriarchal order, autonomy, psychological, identity, power
Field Arts
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On 2025-10-12
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.56363

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