Shakespeare's Ophelia, A Victim Of Misunderstanding

by George William Gerwig

Book Overview

Shakespeare's Ophelia, A Victim of Misunderstanding by George William Gerwig is a literary analysis of the character Ophelia from William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. The book explores the portrayal of Ophelia in the play and how she is often misunderstood by both the characters in the play and by audiences over the years. Gerwig delves into the historical context of the play and the societal expectations placed on women during Shakespeare's time, which influenced the way Ophelia was written and interpreted. He also examines the various interpretations of Ophelia in different productions of Hamlet, including film adaptations.The book argues that Ophelia is a victim of circumstance and the patriarchal society in which she lived, rather than a weak or mad character as she is often portrayed. Gerwig provides evidence from the text to support his argument and offers a new perspective on Ophelia's character.Overall, Shakespeare's Ophelia, A Victim of Misunderstanding offers a fresh and insightful analysis of one of Shakespeare's most complex characters and sheds light on the societal issues that influenced her portrayal.THIS 18 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425311253
• ISBN13: 9781425311254
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"