Role of Women in Shakespeares Plays - a Case Study of...

Introduction William Shakespeare (baptized 26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English poet William Shakespeare and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England’s national poet and the â€Å"Bard of Avon† (or simply â€Å"The Bard†).His surviving work consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Scholars have often noted four periods in Shakespeare’s writing career. Until the mid -1590s, he wrote mainly comedies influenced by Roman and Italian models and history plays in the popular chronicle†¦show more content†¦Later on, after the murder, she could not resist her guilt and walked in her sleep, washing her hands murmuring â€Å"Out, damned spot!†(Shakespeare: Act V, Scene I) Then, she committed suicide. Portia Portia is the main female character who is dominated all over the play. She is one of the most beautiful and perfect heroines of Shakespeare’s plays. Young and Beautiful â€Å"Portia, the heroine of the play, is the lady of Belmont, richly left by her father. She is cultured, refined, young and beautiful. The fame of her beauty spreads far and wide and a number of lovers are eager to marry her.† (Naque: 127) As Bassanio says: For the four winds blow in from every coast Renowned suitors, and her sunny locks Hang on her temples like a golden fleece, Which makes her seat of Belmont Colchos’ strond, And many Jasons come in quest of her (Shakespeare: 14) Intelligent, Resourceful and Practical: Masculine Self Confidence She isShow MoreRelatedMacbeth9435 Words   |  38 Pages------------------------------------------------- Macbeth From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about Shakespeare s play. For other uses, see  Macbeth (disambiguation). A poster for a  c.  1884 American production ofMacbeth, starring Thomas W. Keene. Depicted, counter clockwise from top-left, are: Macbeth and Banquo meet the  witches; just after the murder ofDuncan; Banquo s ghost; Macbeth duels Macduff; and Macbeth. Macbeth  is a play written by  William Shakespeare. It is considered