Hamlet Character Review
“Gertrude and Ophelia, in keeping with the role of women in Shakespeare’s time, are presented as victims in a male-dominated society.” To what extend do you agree with this statement?
The Elizabethan era was a great time for change. New technology, science and theatre were being introduced. This led to new discoveries enhancing the lives of the ordinary people. On the social side, inequality of gender was a great issue for Elizabethan women. They were subservient to men and were generally thought of as being less important. I believe that Ophelia and Gertrude died victims in a male dominating society.
Gertrude’s weak character makes it hard to see her as a victim. Gertrude quickly moves on from king Hamlet to Claudius, showing no remorse for King Hamlet’s death. She is apparently unaware that it’s Hamlets ‘father’s brother.’ She is also shocked when she finds out Claudius would do such a thing ‘as kill a king.’ Her character contrasts with Hamlet. He is......
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