Gender Politics in "Macbeth"

Exploring the themes of political, religious, and social issues in Renaissance tragedy, this seminar paper analyzes how authors, particularly Shakespeare, use tragedy as a platform for critique. Set against the hierarchical backdrop of Jacobean England, it examines the gender dynamics where women are socially subordinate, reflecting a misogynistic discourse. Focusing on "Macbeth," one of Shakespeare's late tragedies, the paper highlights how sex and gender play pivotal roles in shaping human identity and political power within the narrative.