1. The Yellow Wallpaper
One of the main topics of interest in the field of Shakespearian studies is that which considers the various roles that women play in the Shakespeare's comedies and tragedies. Literary and historical scholars agree that women did not enjoy political, economic, or social parity with men during Shakes...
For example, women have the role of hostesses, an excerpt of the text demonstrates this when Wealhtheow says "Beloved Beowulf, enjoy this collar with good fortune, and make good use of this garment" (1216-17), With these words she proves she is such a great hostess, showing her generosity and kindness through her presents. ...
When looking at the similarities between Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and As You Like It, the most obvious connections lie in the manner in which the two main female roles both disguise themselves as men within the plays. But with an even deeper look into this phenomenon one can begin to see that th...
Instances of vociferously protesting the ties of marriage, as in the case of Akka Mahadevi, or the outright refusal of marriage, as in the case of Andal and even the rejection of the fiercely imposed widowhood, with regard to the story of Mira- are all exemplified stories that that travelled through time as tales of rebellion in the name of God, the beloved. ...
Women in The Winter's Tale The winter's tale was one of Shakespeare's last plays. As a typical tragicomic, the whole play is shaped into a two-part structure. The first part is the story about Leonte's jealousy which brings the destruction to his royal family. It is completely tragic ...