Shakespeare Lecture Series: Power, Passion and Patriarchy
Analyzing the women's passion and power in the male-centric Shakespeare plays, and how the women (like Lady Macbeth and Ophelia) are more powerful than their male counterparts.
Event details
Thu, Mar 27 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Shakespeare Lecture Series: Power, Passion and Patriarchy
Shakespeare’s female characters range from cunning queens to tragic heroines, yet they all navigate a world shaped by rigid gender roles. This lecture explores the complexities of women in Shakespeare’s plays—how they challenge, conform to, and subvert societal expectations. We’ll examine iconic figures like Lady Macbeth, Portia, and Ophelia, discussing their agency, struggles, and the ways in which Shakespeare gives voice to women in a male-dominated world. Through historical context and modern interpretations, we’ll uncover the enduring relevance of these characters and what they reveal about gender, power, and identity.
This is a family friendly free lecture series put on by Gem City Groundlings, Dayton's only Shakespeare Theater Association.
Dayton Metro Library
Gem City Groundlings.
