1. Feminist Reading of the Tempest
From such a perspective, The Tempest can be furthermore used to compare and contrast the social expectations, and the treatment of women within the 16th and 17th Centuries to those of today. ... Caliban's mother Sycorax however, is used in contrast with Miranda's character to enhance the representation of Miranda as the ideal woman. ... Sycorax is furthermore used in contrast with the other female roles within the plays, as she is also a witch and thus possesses great power. ... The interpretation of such sexist representations within the play is furthermore enhanced from a Femini...
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