Shakespeare Lecture Series: Power, Passion, and Patriarchy

Shakespeare’s women range from cunning queens to tragic heroines, all navigating a world of rigid gender roles. This lecture explores how they challenge, conform to, or subvert societal norms through figures like Lady Macbeth, Portia, and Ophelia. Through historical context and modern interpretations, we’ll uncover their enduring relevance in discussions of gender, power, and identity