THE PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN

THE PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN Strong, ambitious, and independent. These are all characteristics that are associated with many of the women today. The role of women has made great strides over past eras, as we move closer toward a state of equality. From labels such as, “Frailty, thy name is woman!”(I, II, 46) females now are productive, confident, members of society. Women now have a powerful voice in the occurrences of today. However, society was not …

…in their lives. Gertrude and Ophelia’s made choice not to take a stand in the events taking place may have contributed to their consequential demise. Today, women like Gertrude and Ophelia represent the minority. Most women are now quite self-reliant and make certain their wishes are heard. In love and in life women posses a passion that cannot be denied. The flame of their love refuses to be extinguished by any means. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**