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How Shakespeare's Women Serve As Role-Models For Today's Women
Shakespeare’s plays are chock-full of great female characters whose stories can inspire readers to be their best selves.
By Isabel Azar3 min read
In my grad school studies at The Shakespeare Institute, I sometimes hear my fellow female students complain about Shakespeare’s women, labeling them everything from weaklings to violators. First, let’s get one thing clear: Will valued women. His fictional females reflect this respect, whether the character in question ends badly (as a warning), or happily (as a positive role model).