Exploring The Role Of Gender In Shakespearean Tragedies: A Comparative Analysis Of Female Characters In "Hamlet," "Macbeth," And "Othello"

Abstract

The author of this comparative analysis examines how women are portrayed in three of the Shakespeare's most well-known tragedies, "Hamlet," "Macbeth," and "Othello." The aim of this research is to identify the various ways that Shakespearean theater both reflects and challenges the widely held views about women that were common in Elizabethan society through an analysis of gender roles, agency, and societal limitations. The goal of this study is to provide light on the many roles that women perform within the patriarchal frameworks of Ophelia, Lady Macbeth, and Desdemona, as well as the multifaceted nature of femininity. Through an examination of these three distinct traits, this is achieved. This research attempts to illuminate the lasting significance of Shakespeare's examination of gender relations and its implications for modern audiences by carefully analyzing significant scenes and character interactions.