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Was Shakespeare a feminist? (independent research activity)
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Shakespeare's female characters often challenge stereotypes of women.
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Pro claim 1, children below
Shakespeare's plays feature powerful and heroic female protagonists.
Pro claim 2, children below
Many of Shakespeare's female characters have very complex personalities and are not reduced to foils for male characters.
Con claim 1, children below
In Shakespeare's plays, women are often submissive to men, and their fates are decided by their fathers and husbands.