The representation of gender in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and 'Antony and Cleopatra'

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Focusing on gender representation in tragedy, this paper examines the competing portrayals of heroism in Shakespeare's Macbeth and Antony and Cleopatra. It introduces feminist criticism related to Shakespeare and explores significant examples of gender dynamics within these two premodern tragedies. The analysis aims to highlight how these works reflect and challenge contemporary views of masculinity and femininity, providing insights into the complexities of gender roles in the context of late medieval and early modern literature.