1. Shakespeare’s Women Kayla King

3. Known as a feminist of his time

4. Might even be the greatest feminist of all times

5. He made his women unique

7. Had many interactions together through court and Shakespeare’s company performed for the Queen

8. Sparked the Elizabethan influence in his plays

9. He brings up the concerns of women in power and politics

11. But in reality she is ruthless and unkind

12. Wants the power to the throne

14. Her husband gets the crown

15. In return, ignores Lady Macbeth and she goes insane

16. Shakespeare uses political power as the fuel for Lady Macbeth

18. Her character is complex

19. We are not sure if she has to have a man by her side to live her life through or she is a conniving temptress

21. Shakespeare makes her unable to make decisions on her own

22. Needs guidance from those around her

23. She has had no life experience yet

24. When she meets Romeo she finds out what love is

26. The only person she knew was her father

27. Her perception towards others is compassionate and gentle

28. Simplicity is her life

29. Not knowing people all her life gave a depth to her character, “simplicity, is gentleness of disposition, flowing out in compassionate tenderness, and unrestrained by suspicion” (Richardson)

30. She is unable to comprehend other people’s emotions

32. Her character is distinguished by her intellect

33. Shakespeare made her a morally sound and pure woman

34. She has amazing speaking skills

35. Is able to speak with meaning but still portrayed as feminine and sweet

36. “She is seen as the symbol of goodness and mercy set against a background of moral decay” (Richardson).

39. Ophelia loves him until the end, even with the way he acts towards her

40. She is the epitome goodness and is naïve towards the ways of the world

41. This is due to the fact that she grew up without a mother and was sheltered by her father and brother.

42. Due to this she gives them her undying love and is forever loyal

43. She does not partake in politics, but doe childlike activities

45. The women have tragic endings, but their lessons have an impact

46. By the strong impact sometimes the man are not the stronger counterpart

47. Some of the women are young and naïve this was not a hindrance but instead a useful weapon to not see the world’s evil

48. Shakespeare wrote, “all the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.”