They are shown as powerful, evil and ultimately independent beings such as with the character of Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth, a prime example of a powerful, independent female faces rejection within her respective society. ... Above and beyond all other characters in classical English literature, I would wish to be Lady Macbeth. ... Her individuality, courage, independence, and rejection of gender stereotypes have made Lady Macbeth an honorable and sympathetic villain in my eyes. I hope that as I mold my own personality, I can take on these traits that Lady Macbeth so wonderfully exemplifie...

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This theory is stabilised via many of his female characters such as Lady Macbeth and Gertrude in Hamlet, as according to Dall (2000): "Through Gertrude's marriage to Hamlet's uncle and also through Lady Macbeth's unbridled political ambition, Shakespeare dramatizes real political concerns that evolved from and during the reign of Elizabeth Tudor.... For example, Shakespeare cleverly outlined the masculine qualities needed to portray an ambitious and elevated Lady Macbeth, by qualifying feminine characteristics of the man to whom played her on stage (Gerlach et al, 1996). ...

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Shakespeare once said "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them"- truly I believe he himself is greatness for his simple devotion and love for art and literature. Known as one of the finest poets of all time, Shakespeare is also acknowledged for the beaut...

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