Shakespeare's Portia, The Capable Woman - George William Gerwig - Bog

Shakespeare's Portia, The Capable Woman by Gerwig, George William is a literary analysis of one of Shakespeare's most iconic female characters, Portia, from his play The Merchant of Venice. The book delves into Portia's character and her role in the play, as well as exploring the themes of gender, power, and justice that are present throughout the work. Gerwig examines Portia's intelligence, wit, and strength of character, arguing that she represents a capable and empowered woman in a male-dominated society. Through close readings of the text and historical context, Gerwig provides new insights into Portia's character and the play as a whole. This book is a must-read for Shakespeare enthusiasts and anyone interested in the portrayal of women in literature.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Shakespeare�������s Ideals of Womanhood, by George William Gerwig. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595315.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.