Women’s Roles in the Merchant of Venice
Words: 705 Pages: 2 7276Introduction In William Shakespeare’s play "The Merchant of Venice," written during the 16th century, the roles and perceptions of women are explored through characters who defy the subservient expectations of Venetian society. According to Venice2014.org, the ideal Venetian woman was characterized as being quiet, subservient, and focused on managing the home, rarely leaving it, and primarily identified through her relationships with male relatives. These women were not considered individuals in their own right but rather extensions of their fathers, husbands, […]