Analysis Of Female Characters In William Shakespeare S Comedy A Midsummer Night S Dream

Author : Dusica Marinkovic-Penney
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783640177516

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Analysis of Female Characters in William Shakespeare's Comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Dusica Marinkovic-Penney Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2005 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 1, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen (Anglistik), course: Hauptseminar: The History of British Comedy, 12 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: This paper will examine the four female characters of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream which is one of the early comedies of the playwright. Here we encounter four main female characters who come from three different backgrounds. While Hippolyta is about to be married to Theseus, one can say that she represents the leadership in the mortal world. Titania is another leading character who is the queen of the fairy land. Hermia and Helena represent young women who are trying to find the right partner for themselves. As in many Shakespeare's comedies, the married couples are confronted with a certain problem that seems to endanger their marriage, while the unmarried people make choices that are not accepted or a confusing love constellation exists, for instance the "love chain" that can be found in this play, where Helena loves Demetrius who loves Hermia who loves Lysander. The play can be divided into three parts: at the beginning we face a world of Athens, where life is organized by law; the middle part of the play takes place in the magical wood where the fairies control the irrational events and cause a lot of discord, and finally a return to the 'normal' world occurs where all the mismatched couples can resolve their troubles and a triple wedding takes place which is the ultimate happy end for a comedy of Shakespeare's times. All four female characters will be analyzed in all three stages of the play: before the magic intervention of the fairy king, during the confusion caused by him and after the initial conditions are restored. Hippolyta remains the only character who is not manipulated by the love potion. The female characters will be analyzed according to their behav

Author : Martha Nisi
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-26
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9783668534780

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Women in "A Midsummer Night’s Dream". Sex, Gender, and Social Norms of Feminity in the Elizabethan Age and in Shakespeare's Comedy by Martha Nisi Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2015 in the subject Didactics for the subject English - Literature, Works, grade: 0,7, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen (Anglistik), language: English, abstract: The aim of the present paper is to examine the role of women in Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream". The first section investigates women in early modern England and is divided into the subsections "Sex and gender in early modern England" and "Norms of femininity". Section two explores the role of women in the sixteenth century comedy. More precisely, the emphasis here will be upon the analysis of female-female and female-male bonds of the characters in the play.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : Athens (Greece)
ISBN : NYPL:33433003252636

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A Midsummer-night's Dream by William Shakespeare Pdf

Author : Martha Nisi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3668534799

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Women in "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Sex, Gender, and Social Norms of Feminity in the Elizabethan Age and in Shakespeare's Comedy by Martha Nisi Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2015 in the subject English - Literature, Works, grade: 0,7, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen (Anglistik), language: English, abstract: The aim of the present paper is to examine the role of women in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The first section investigates women in early modern England and is divided into the subsections "Sex and gender in early modern England" and "Norms of femininity." Section two explores the role of women in the sixteenth century comedy. More precisely, the emphasis here will be upon the analysis of female-female and female-male bonds of the characters in the play.

Author : William Shakespeare; Ed. Jim Manis
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare; Ed. Jim Manis Pdf

Author : Leanne Harper
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-25
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783656296461

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Happy Endings in Shakespeare’s Comedies from a Feminist Point of View by Leanne Harper Pdf

Essay from the year 2011 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: B, King`s College London, language: English, abstract: This essay explores the controversial endings of the following plays: The Taming of the Shrew A midsummer Night’s Dream The Merchant of Venice. Paying particular attention to the language in the last scenes and Shakespeare's enigmatic representation of the female characters with regards to gender roles.

Author : Apuleius
Publisher : Phoemixx Classics Ebooks
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783986774950

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Cupid and Psyche by Apuleius Pdf

Cupid and Psyche Apuleius - Cupid and Psyche is a story from the Latin novel Metamorphoses, also known as The Golden Ass, written in the 2nd century AD by Apuleius. It concerns the overcoming of obstacles to the love between Psyche (Soul or Breath of Life) and Cupid (Desire), and their ultimate union in a sacred marriage.

Author : Judith M. Kennedy,Richard F. Kennedy
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1999-10-01
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781847141750

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A Midsummer Night's Dream by Judith M. Kennedy,Richard F. Kennedy Pdf

This study traces the response to "A Midsummer Night's Dream" from Shakespeare's day to the present, including critics from Britain, Europe and America.

Author : Gale, Cengage Learning
Publisher : Gale, Cengage Learning
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781410336972

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A Study Guide for William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream by Gale, Cengage Learning Pdf

A Study Guide for William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Shakespeare for Students.This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Shakespeare for Students for all of your research needs.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Electronic
ISBN : WISC:89090395575

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The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare: Comedy of errors ; Much ado about nothing ; Love's labour's lost ; Midsummer night's dream ; Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare Pdf

Author : William Shakespeare,Libby Appel,Michael Flachmann
Publisher : SIU Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Drama
ISBN : UOM:39015011506634

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Shakespeare's Women by William Shakespeare,Libby Appel,Michael Flachmann Pdf

Serves both as a script for performance and as a text for high school and college theater and English classes. This self-contained script brings together different scenes from Shake­speare's plays to portray women "in all their infinite variety." Two narrators, a man and a woman, introduce and com­ment on these scenes, weaving together the different characters and situations. This book combines literary and theat­rical techniques in examining Shake­speare's women. Its promptbook format provides clear, helpful stage directions on pages facing each of the scenes. Also help­ful are concise glosses and footnotes to define difficult words and phrases plus a commentary to explain each scene in its dramatic context. Other features include sheet music for each song in the play, a bibliography on the topic of women in Shakespeare's plays, and suggestions for directors who wish to stage the play.

Author : Lois Burdett
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Children's plays
ISBN : 1552091244

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A Midsummer Night's Dream for Kids by Lois Burdett Pdf

A children's version of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Humanities
ISBN : MSU:31293017270566

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Humanities by Anonim Pdf

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-16
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781443441551

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Sonnets by William Shakespeare Pdf

Among the most enduring poetry of all time, William Shakespeare’s 154 sonnets address such eternal themes as love, beauty, honesty, and the passage of time. Written primarily in four-line stanzas and iambic pentameter, Shakespeare’s sonnets are now recognized as marking the beginning of modern love poetry. The sonnets have been translated into all major written languages and are frequently used at romantic celebrations. Known as “The Bard of Avon,” William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeare’s works continue to resonate more than three centuries after his death, as has his influence on theatre and literature. Shakespeare’s innovative use of character, language, and experimentation with romance as tragedy served as a foundation for later playwrights and dramatists, and some of his most famous lines of dialogue have become part of everyday speech. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

Author : Intelligent Education
Publisher : Influence Publishers
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-27
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9781645425557

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Study Guide to The Comedies by William Shakespeare by Intelligent Education Pdf

A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for selected works by William Shakespeare, considered one of the greatest playwrights in history. Titles in this study guide include Comedy of Errors, The Taming of the Shrew, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Love's Labour's Lost, The Merry Wives of Windsor, All's Well that Ends Well, The Winter's Tale, and Measure for Measure. As a collection of humor filled tales of Elizabethian life, the comedies depict fun, mischief, irony, mistaken identities, and intriguing wordplay. Moreover, his work draws audiences to sadness, joy, tragedy, comedy, darkness, and the depths of human experience. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Shakespeare’s classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons they have stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.